On April 19, the master class was held on the topic “Nakhchivan in the creativity of the prominent artist Shamil Gaziyev” at Sharur City Children’s Art School named after B. Kangarli.
Before the master class, speaking at the event the director of Sharur City Children’s Art School named after B. Kangarli Bahruz Ibrahimov noted that on the basis of the Decree of the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic dated February 1, 2018, the 110th anniversary of the outstanding artist Shamil Gaziyev is widely marked in our ancient land. In the action plan approved on the basis of the Decree, it is planned to hold a series of events dedicated to the anniversary of the artist, including holding master classes at children’s art schools on “Nakhchivan in Shamil Gaziyev’s creativity”. Master classes will be held at all art schools of the autonomous republic by the organization of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The aim is to acquaint the pupils of art schools with the art of the outstanding artist, to introduce his works related to Nakhchivan.
Then the member of Artists’ Union of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the head of Nakhchivan State Art Gallery Hokuma Mammadli made a speech on the topic “Nakhchivan in the creativity of the prominent artist Shamil Gaziyev” and mentioned that the artist created paintings on Nakhchivan's history, nature, life and way of life, cared for young artists, taught them secrets of fine art.
Famous artist's paintings of nature, concrete works reflecting the historical sites of ancient Nakhchivan, paintings on household themes, the concrete images reflecting the ethnographic features of the people of our native land are of interest. His works “Refugees”, “Old life in Nakhchivan”, “Covered market”, “Old fortress”, “Old mill”, “Gypsum mill”, “Tin makers”, “Shoeing bulls”, “Harvesters”, “Nakhchivan bath-house”, “Bakery”, “Bast shoe makers”, “Religious school”, Lavash bakers”, “Street barber”, “Alinja fortress” and other paintings are examples of craftsmanship in terms of coloring and color synthesis.
Bahruz Kangarli's traditions and influence are vividly seen in the works of the outstanding artist. The artist created beautiful examples of realistic fine art, as well as featured more than 100 works on the theater scene in Nakhchivan. The artist also had valuable services in the preparation of young artists in Nakhchivan.
In the master class, students painted pictures on Nakhchivan.