Durdy Bayramov

Durdy Bayramov (Russian: Дурды Байрамов; April 14, 1938 in Baýramaly - February 14, 2014 ) was a Turkmen academic and artist who was awarded the highest honorary award in his country of origin: “People's Artist of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic”. In the Turkmen language , Durdy Bayramov's name is simply “Durdy Bayram” (without the Slavic suffix “ov”, which was added during the Soviet era to Russianize names). " Bayram " means "celebration" in the Turkic language.

Life

Bayramov was born on April 14, 1938 in Baýramaly in the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic , which was then part of the Soviet Union . He lost both parents at a young age and from then on lived for some time as a homeless child before he was taken to an orphanage in Serdar (then Kyzyl-Arvat) , where he eventually grew up. Bayramov suffered starvation and many other hurdles that came with World War II and its aftermath. He later benefited from guidance from exceptional teachers who recognized his talent and supported the young artist in his desire to become a professional painter. His first art teacher was Gennadiy Brusentsow , a Russian artist who taught at the Turkmen College of Art, Shota Rustaveli, in Ashgabat . The collaboration resulted in a lifelong friendship, in which Brusentow always retained the role of mentor. The portrait “Young Football Player”, which Brusentsow painted by Bayramov, is in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow . Of the three important portraits that Bayramov painted of his teacher, “Portrait of my first teacher” (1997/98) is the best known.

Furthermore, the art teacher Dmitry Mochalsky, his lecturer at the prestigious Moscow Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where Bayramov was enrolled from 1959 to 1965, had a great influence on the life and artistic career of Bayramov. Mochalsky deserved the highest honorary title in the arts of the former Soviet Union, namely as People's Artist of the Soviet Socialist Republic . He was hailed for his ability to bring out the essentials while neglecting the insignificant details. He conveyed this approach to many of his students, including Bayramov.

Career

1960-1969

After graduating from the Art School in 1965, Bayramov joined the Union of Fine Artists of the USSR and began his career as a professional artist. First of all, Bayramov was engaged in landscape painting. Many of his early works (some from his time as a student) earned high critical acclaim. His well-known picture 'The Peaceful Earth' (1969) is considered a classic example of Turkmen landscape painting.

In 1966 Bayramov married his muse Dunyagozel “Gosel” Ilyasova, who would be one of his most painted subjects and a source of inspiration for the rest of his life. The artist dedicated a number of works on paper to her, which he called Gosel, including 53 portraits of his wife and four flower pictures, which he attributed to her.

From 1965 to 1968 Bayramov worked as an art lecturer at the Schota Rustaveli Art School in Ashgabat.

1970-1979

Bayramov received his first artistic honor when he was named winner of the Turkmen SSR Lenin Komsomol Prize in 1970 and that of the USSR in 1972. In 1971 the artist completed the first Turkmen self-portrait. This work was once in the collection of the USSR Association of Artists in Moscow. At that time he pushed the Second World War as a theme among Turkmen artists. His picture “Help for the Front” reflects the deep-seated patriotism of ordinary Turkmen women who were ready to sacrifice their most precious possessions for the soldiers.

Another theme that Bayramov developed at the time was that of the Turkmen carpet weaving process. This theme is shown in his well-known work "Turkmen Carpet Weavers" (1971), in which women can be seen working in a carpet factory. This masterpiece of Turkmen art of the Soviet era was exhibited at the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow at the beginning of 1971 and later, in 1979, acquired by the State Tretyakov Gallery .

Willing to support young up-and-coming artists, Bayramov returned from 1971 to 1973 as a lecturer at the Schota Rustaweli University of Applied Sciences for Turkmen Art in Ashgabat.

In the mid-1970s, Bayramov began working on the “Cultural Personalities” project, which became one of his most valued projects. The series contains portraits of personalities from the late 20th century and early 21st century who Bayramov said made a major contribution to the preservation of Turkmen cultural heritage. The project lasted over four decades and contains more than 150 individual portraits.

1980-1989

In 1980, Bayramov was named an Honored Artist of the Turkmen SSR, and four years later he was awarded second place and a Laureate Diploma in the 60th Anniversary Competition of the Turkmen SSR and the Communist Party of TuSSR. Bayramov was very productive during the 1980s, although he suffered economic hardship associated with perestroika (around 1985-1991) and the resulting shortage of household goods and food. The artist worked tirelessly and got lost in his work. He further developed his artistic repertoire by additionally focusing on portraits and still lifes, especially flowers.

In 1985 Bayramov began work on one of his most famous thematic compositions: his monumental homage to the great Spanish artists of the past, entitled “Golden Veil”. This work remained unfinished until 2001.

During the 1980s Bayramov's fame rose and interest in his work grew due to his numerous solo exhibitions, including in Moscow, Russia (1980, 1984); Berlin , German Democratic Republic (1981); Ulyanovsk , Russia (1984); Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (two exhibitions in 1986 alone); and Budapest , Hungary (1986).

1990-1999

Followed by continued critical and popular success at home and abroad, Bayramov was honored in 1991 with the highest artistic title of his homeland, the People's Artist of Turkmenistan .

In 1998, Bayramov was appointed academician of the National Academy of Arts of Kyrgyzstan alongside Suhrob Kurbanov , Tahir Salahov , Turgunbai Sadykov and Erbolat Tolepba . In connection with the presentation of this award, Bayramov contributed some of his works to the International Exhibition of Academics of Kyrgyzstan at the Academy of Arts in Bishkek .

2000-2009

After the turn of the century, Bayramov continued to work and travel extensively within Turkmenistan and around the world. This included trips to Ukraine, where in 2000 he had two solo exhibitions at the National Museum of Russian Art in Kiev, Russia (2003), Thailand (2004), Turkey (2002 and 2004), Maldives (2004), the United Arab Emirates (several times between 2003 and 2007), the Netherlands (2008), Italy (2009), Belgium (2010), and France (2010). In 2008 Bayramov celebrated his 70th birthday and 50 years as an artist with two retrospective exhibitions of his work in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Due to his lifelong artistic achievements and contributions to the culture of Turkmenistan, Bayramov was honored in 2008 with the medal "To the love of the motherland". This was presented to him by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow .

From 2010

Bayramov continued his productive artistic creation in the last years of his life, creating more than 90 oil paintings between 2010 and 2014.

In 2012 the artist spent six months in Canada, where he created the well-known series "Canadian Autumn". The images resulting from the series were first exhibited in Toronto in 2014 . This was the first exhibition of his art in North America. An official exhibition of Bayramov's photographs was held in Toronto in 2015. Under the title "Through the Eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen Village Life, 1960s - 80s" (through the Eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen Village Life, 1960s-80s) the exhibition showed black and white photographs and was also one Main exhibition at the Scotiabanks CONTACT Photography Festival in Canada. The related catalog was published by the Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation in collaboration with the Asian Cultures History Program of the Smithsonian Institution.

In 2015, a solo exhibition of Durdy Bayramov's works was held in the World Bank Art Program in Washington with the support of the Turkmen Embassy in the United States. The opening of this exhibition coincided with the celebrations of the 24th anniversary of independence and the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality.

Artistic style

Durdy Bayramov created more than 5,000 works of art, including oil paintings and works on paper, during his fruitful career. The artist was also a keen photographer who, however, did not see this activity as part of his artistic process and never tried to exhibit his photographs. For this reason, his photographic works were only presented to the public after his death.

Bayramov worked extensively across four genres: portraits, still lifes, landscapes and thematic compositions, although his portraits made him famous. As early as 1975 it was noted that although he painted genre pictures and landscapes, he paid particular attention to portraits. Among his contemporaries he was the "unsurpassed master of the portrait genre."

Bayramov penetrated deeply into the character and inner life of his models to reflect their diverse personalities on screen and to elevate their best qualities. The artist did this by “always looking for the spark that everyone possesses.” He strove to reconcile the contextual discoveries of impressionism, the attention to detail of classical realism, and Turkmenistan's rich artistic traditions. The artist found inspiration in people from all walks of life, regardless of their social, economic or ethnic background. His models consisted of a wide variety of individuals, from villagers to scientists, from strangers to family members, from children to seniors. Bayramov's sensitive manner and his close relationship of trust with his models demonstrate his success in this genre.

Although Bayramov is known for his portraiture, his still lifes and landscape paintings are highly regarded. Flowers played an important role in Bayramov's still life. He had a particular passion for painting the rich colors and textures of the red poppies that cover the foothills of Turkmenistan every spring. The depiction of fruits in Bayramov's still life symbolizes the richness of nature and, in particular, the artist's love for the local fruits of his homeland. He often painted apples, melons, pomegranates, etc. arranged on traditional Turkmen carpets, which were characterized by woven göl motifs and vivid colors, or on decorative Turkmen skins called keche .

Death and legacy

In February 2014, Bayramov was diagnosed with liver cancer. With his death on February 14, 2014, he left behind his wife Gosel Bayramov as well as four daughters and seven grandchildren.

In 2015, the Durdy Bairamov Art Foundation (English: Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation) was founded in Toronto with the aim of promoting the awareness of Bayramov's legacy. With the same intention, the Bayramov Museum, which is also located in Toronto, guarantees the public access to the world's largest permanent and temporary Bayramov exhibition. Durdy Bayramov is widely recognized as one of the most important painters in Central Asia. His works can be found in many private collections, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, including:

• Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation, Toronto , Canada
• Dresden Gallery, Dresden , Germany
• Museum of Fine Arts , Ashgabat , Turkmenistan
• Art Museum, Mary , Turkmenistan
• Art Museum, Türkmenabat , Turkmenistan
• Art Museum, Balkanabat , Turkmenistan
• Tretyakov Gallery , Moscow , Russia
• State Museum of Oriental Art , Moscow , Russia
• Museum of Fine Arts of Karelian Republic, Petrozavodsk , Russia
• Art Museum, Komsomolsk-on-Amur , Russia
• Primorye State Art Gallery, Vladivostok , Russia
• Tyumen Regional Museum of Fine Arts, Tyumen , Russia
• The Museum of the National Academy of Arts, Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan
• The State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan, Tashkent , Uzbekistan
• The Kiev National Museum of Russian Art, Kiev , Ukraine
• The Lugansk Regional Museum of Fine Arts, Luhansk , Ukraine
• Museum of Fine Art, Kmitov, Ukraine

Solo exhibitions

• 1970 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat , Turkmen SSR. “Through India”
• 1971 Durdy Bayramov, Halle (Saale) , German Democratic Republic
• 1975 Durdy Bayramov, Kiev , Ukraine
• 1978 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmen SSR
• 1980 Durdy Bayramov, Moscow , Russia
• 1981 Durdy Bayramov, Berlin , German Democratic Republic
• 1984 Durdy Bayramov, Ulyanovsk , Russia
• 1986 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmen SSR
• 1986 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmen SSR. "Ashgabat - Kunya Urgench - Ashgabat"
• 1986 Durdy Bayramov, Budapest , Hungary
• 1998 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
• 2000 Durdy Bayramov, Kiev National Museum of Russian Art, Kiev , Ukraine
• 2003 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
• 2008 Durdy Bayramov, Exhibition Hall of the Artists Union, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (exhibition in honor of Bayramov's 70th birthday and 50th anniversary as an artist)
• 2008 Durdy Bayramov, Museum of Fine Arts , Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
• 2013 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (exhibition in honor of Bayramov's 75th birthday)
• 2014 Durdy Bayramov, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “My life belongs to the arts and the art belongs to the people”
• 2015 Durdy Bayramov, Toronto , Canada. “Through the eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen village life, 1960s-80s” (Bayramov's first photo exhibition)
• 2015 Durdy Bayramov, Washington , United States of America, World Bank Art Program
• 2016 Durdy Bayramov, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Turkmen State Institute of Transport and Communications , with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Education and the Museum in Ashgabat (regarding the "Year of Honoring the Origin, within a framework of the" Year of Honoring Heritage, Transformation of the Fatherland "")
• 2016 Durdy Bayramov, Toronto , Canada. “Classical Turkmen Music Days in Canada” Ismaili Center, Toronto
• 2016 Durdy Bayramov, Washington , United States of America

Prizes and awards

• 1965 Certificate of Honor from the Central Committee of the Komsomol. Lenin Komsomol Prize of Turkmenistan, SSR.
• 1970 Lenin Komsolmol Prize, SSR.
• 1972 Lenin's Komsolmol Prize; Second prize at the All Union exhibition of young artists from the SSR.
• 1974 Gold Medal of the All Union Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy of the USSR
• 1974 Certificate of Honor from the Supreme Soviet and the Council of Ministers of the Turkmen SSR
• 1974 Second prize at the exhibition of Turkmen artists, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkmen SSR.
• 1975 Third prize in the SSR's all-union competition “Portrait of a Woman”
• 1978–1979 Second prize at the competition exhibition of artists of the Turkmen SSR
• 1980 Honored Artist of the Turkmen SSR
• 1984 Second prize at the exhibition of Turkmen artists, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkmen SSR and the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR.
• 1991 Honored Artist of the Turkmen SSR
• 1998 Academician of the National Art Academy of Kyrgyzstan
• 2008 Honorary Award of the President of Turkmenistan "For the Love of the Fatherland"
• 2009 Byashim Nurali Prize, Turkmenistan Artists Association
• 2011 anniversary medal for the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence

Individual evidence

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16. ↑ http://collections.si.edu/search/record/siris_sil_1042578 (Smithsonian Institution Libraries)
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19. ↑ Bayramova Keyik, Robert Pontsioen, and Jeren Balayeva. 2015. Through the Eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen Village Life, 1960s-80s. Toronto, ON: Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation; and Washington, DC: Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution. ISBN 978-0-9939443-1-4 , p. 12.
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