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«A life devoted to art»: honouring the legacy of Batyrbek Otep, a distinguished figure in kazakh tapestry art
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Today an international research and practical conference entitled “Batyrbek Otep’s Artistic Legacy: Continuity of Tradition and Contemporary Artistic Exploration” was held at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of Batyrbek Otep, one of the founders of national tapestry art a professional artist and an outstanding figure in Kazakh fine arts. The conference brought together prominent figures in the arts, members of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, the artist’s students, scholars from higher education institutions in Russia and Uzbekistan, as well as the artist’s wife Bibaysha Otepova.
Prior to the conference, visitors were invited to view an exhibition featuring more than 30 of the artist’s works. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mukhtar Tolegen, Chairman of the Board and Rector of the University, highlighted the significance of the event. He emphasised that honouring the legacy of an outstanding figure who made an invaluable contribution to the development of national art and passing it on to future generations is one of the key responsibilities of today’s society.
The Rector also expressed his gratitude to Bibaysha Otepova the artist’s wife and solemnly presented her with the “Mukhtar Auezov” commemorative badge. As part of the conference a book entitled “A Life Devoted to Art” was also presented. The publication brings together valuable information about the artist’s multifaceted creative journey, his invaluable contribution to national art and his rich artistic legacy. The book was compiled and edited by Sadybek Beisenbayev, Vice-Rector for Public Relations and Culture and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences.
During the event one of the artist’s first students Kuandyk Yeralyuly, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor and member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, delivered a presentation. Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor D. A. Kemeshov, along with Bibiazhar Simova, a renowned craftswoman and member of the Union of Artisans and Artists of Kazakhstan, also shared their memories of the artist.
Amirgazin (Russia), Adviser to the Director of the Siberian Institute of Traditional Applied Arts, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor. S. Amanzholov (Russia), Professor of the Department of Drawing and Painting at the State University of Education and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and D. Tulanova, Associate Professor at Nizami Tashkent State Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan, conveyed their congratulations and emphasised that the artist’s distinctive style holds a special place in the broader artistic heritage of the Turkic world.
Within the framework of the conference, participants are discussing the formation and development of Kazakh tapestry art, the history of textile art and continuity of artistic traditions, as well as approaches to fostering an individual’s aesthetic culture through art during thematic sessions.
Prior to the conference, visitors were invited to view an exhibition featuring more than 30 of the artist’s works. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mukhtar Tolegen, Chairman of the Board and Rector of the University, highlighted the significance of the event. He emphasised that honouring the legacy of an outstanding figure who made an invaluable contribution to the development of national art and passing it on to future generations is one of the key responsibilities of today’s society.
The Rector also expressed his gratitude to Bibaysha Otepova the artist’s wife and solemnly presented her with the “Mukhtar Auezov” commemorative badge. As part of the conference a book entitled “A Life Devoted to Art” was also presented. The publication brings together valuable information about the artist’s multifaceted creative journey, his invaluable contribution to national art and his rich artistic legacy. The book was compiled and edited by Sadybek Beisenbayev, Vice-Rector for Public Relations and Culture and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences.
During the event one of the artist’s first students Kuandyk Yeralyuly, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor and member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, delivered a presentation. Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor D. A. Kemeshov, along with Bibiazhar Simova, a renowned craftswoman and member of the Union of Artisans and Artists of Kazakhstan, also shared their memories of the artist.
Amirgazin (Russia), Adviser to the Director of the Siberian Institute of Traditional Applied Arts, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor. S. Amanzholov (Russia), Professor of the Department of Drawing and Painting at the State University of Education and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and D. Tulanova, Associate Professor at Nizami Tashkent State Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan, conveyed their congratulations and emphasised that the artist’s distinctive style holds a special place in the broader artistic heritage of the Turkic world.
Within the framework of the conference, participants are discussing the formation and development of Kazakh tapestry art, the history of textile art and continuity of artistic traditions, as well as approaches to fostering an individual’s aesthetic culture through art during thematic sessions.
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