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Almost lost in the folds of detailed, woven fabric, the woman in this painting stares out into the distance with concerned consideration in her eyes. Bayramov wanted to show the beauty of traditional clothing and practices. The woman’s attire includes a long scarf covering her hair and neck. A Turkmen practice known as yashmak involves covering the mouth with one end of the scarf. At present, out of respect for their elders, married women in Turkmen villages are still expected to cover their mouths in front of their husband’s parents and older brother, and other elderly men they encounter.
Woman in Kurta | 1991
A sketch for a later work, this painting features a young mother carrying a toddler through a vast and tangled garden. Bayramov used to call this painting a “Turkmen Madonna”, as the mess of shrubs and flowers resemble the garden of Eden. Pomegranates and apricots adorn her steps, while her baby's gaze is focussed on the viewer. The mother is wearing a red dress symbolizing youth, fertility and a bright future. It is presumed that Bayramov painted the next iteration of this work from the front, wherein the young woman's face could be seen.
Happiness | 1987
“Bayramov revealed a lot about his motherland to me. He is her bright ambassador. Being his friend helps me better see and understand Turkmenia” - S. Babikov Stanislav Babikov was one of Durdy Bayramov’s good friends. When Babikov passed away, Bayramov painted this work as a tribute to his life as an artist. This painting resides in the Museum of Fine Arts in Turkmenistan.
Stanislav! Painting is your Life! | 1978
Early Morning | 1984
Eid Mubarak dear friends! Gurban Bayramynyz gutly mubarak bolsun! С праздником Курбан-Байрам дорогие друзья!
Photographs are from personal archive of Durdy Bayramov 1960s-1980s.
Attention Toronto Bayramov fans! Through the Eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen Village Life 1960s-80s is now open at the Oakwood Library and Art Centre from September 1st to October 30th, 2017! Stop by and see the history of Turkmenistan come alive in these unique photographs!
Through the Eyes of Durdy Bayramov: Turkmen Village Life 1960s-80s is now open at MIT in Boston! Open till November 26! Visit, learn, and be inspired by this beautiful piece of artistic and ethnographic history!