ALINA KHOZNAN
Alina Khozhantayeva, a self-taught expressionist artist from Uralsk, Kazakhstan, captures the essence of humans and dogs through her evocative paintings. Fluent in multiple languages, she uses her art to promote empathy and environmental consciousness. Alina's unique style has garnered international acclaim, including winning "The Best Graphic Art" nomination in 2023 and receiving the 1st Degree Diploma for her participation in the "Oriental Flair" international contest in Visual Arts. Her work has been showcased in solo exhibitions, including a highly praised show at Pinelo Art Gallery in the center of Istanbul, where critics lauded her unique approach and expressive depth. She has also exhibited at the Daryinsk Museum and participated in various group shows. Alina co-authored the book Comic Making, a project sponsored by the American Consulate, and her artistic contributions have been featured in TV appearances and news interviews, reflecting her dedication to art and advocacy.
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TWINS
Year of creation: 2022
Framed. Varnished. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size with frame 37 cm x 46 cm. Size without frame 30 cm x 40 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Twins" symbolizes the inner struggle and spiritual diversity of every person. The two dancers represent two sides of one person's personality that compete or collaborate with each other. The dance on a black background represents the internal conflict that occurs within each of us.
The black background emphasizes the atmosphere of mystery and mystery, and also indicates that the inner world of a person is often full of secrets and unexplored depths. The dancers' expressive movements reflect the complexity of human nature and the constant struggle between opposing parts of the personality. The warm color palette is designed to enhance the emotional and empathic connection with the viewer. It symbolizes warmth and humanity, giving the painting a more intimate and soulful character. Warm colors are associated with energy and passion, which emphasizes the dynamics and intensity of the dance performance. The color palette used emphasizes the atmosphere of unity and harmony between the two sides of the personality depicted in the paintings. Along with the aforementioned internal conflict, this also indicates an internal struggle for self-understanding and integrity. The use of warm colors shows the central theme of internal dialogue and self-discovery presented in the paintings. This creates an atmosphere of intimacy and humanity, inviting the viewer to introspect and reflect on their own inner world. Thus, the palette of the painting complements and deepens the idea of the work, creating a warm and attractive emotional atmosphere for the viewer to perceive
The author strives to evoke in the viewer reflection that each person consists of different aspects of personality, which can be both contradictory and interconnected. Dance becomes a metaphor for the internal struggle and search for harmony between these aspects.
Framed. Varnished. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size with frame 37 cm x 46 cm. Size without frame 30 cm x 40 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Twins" symbolizes the inner struggle and spiritual diversity of every person. The two dancers represent two sides of one person's personality that compete or collaborate with each other. The dance on a black background represents the internal conflict that occurs within each of us.
The black background emphasizes the atmosphere of mystery and mystery, and also indicates that the inner world of a person is often full of secrets and unexplored depths. The dancers' expressive movements reflect the complexity of human nature and the constant struggle between opposing parts of the personality. The warm color palette is designed to enhance the emotional and empathic connection with the viewer. It symbolizes warmth and humanity, giving the painting a more intimate and soulful character. Warm colors are associated with energy and passion, which emphasizes the dynamics and intensity of the dance performance. The color palette used emphasizes the atmosphere of unity and harmony between the two sides of the personality depicted in the paintings. Along with the aforementioned internal conflict, this also indicates an internal struggle for self-understanding and integrity. The use of warm colors shows the central theme of internal dialogue and self-discovery presented in the paintings. This creates an atmosphere of intimacy and humanity, inviting the viewer to introspect and reflect on their own inner world. Thus, the palette of the painting complements and deepens the idea of the work, creating a warm and attractive emotional atmosphere for the viewer to perceive
The author strives to evoke in the viewer reflection that each person consists of different aspects of personality, which can be both contradictory and interconnected. Dance becomes a metaphor for the internal struggle and search for harmony between these aspects.
MADONNA
Year of creation: 2022.
Varnished. Framed. Acrylics on linen canvas wooden board. Size with frame 48.5 cm x 60.5 cm. Size without frame 40 cm x 52 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Madonna" depicts a beautiful girl whose hair and part of her shoulders are covered with a light green cloth. Her gaze is filled with mystery and tenderness. The black background of the painting emphasizes its grace and elegance.
"Madonna" embodies beauty, mystery and harmony. The green fabric surrounding the girl can symbolize nature and life, reminiscent of eternal renewal and transformation.
The painting "Madonna" encourages the viewer to pay attention to the inner world of a woman. Her gentle gaze and easy posture create an atmosphere of calm and harmony.
Beneath all the external beauty lies an inner world full of tenderness and warmth. The girl in the picture symbolizes feminine strength and wisdom, her inner balance and harmony. Her gentle gaze encourages the viewer to pay attention to the beauty of the surrounding world and internal values.
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The painting "Madonna" uses natural colors, which gives it a feeling of naturalness and harmony. The shades of green used in the fabric are reminiscent of nature and life, while the black background adds contrast and emphasizes the elegance of the image. The use of natural colors in the painting “Madonna” is intended to emphasize her inner beauty and connection with nature. This choice of colors creates a feeling of naturalness and warmth, and also enhances the atmosphere of calm and harmony. The natural palette and graceful composition of the Madonna refers to the works of Renaissance artists, who also strived for the ideal of beauty and harmony in art. This creates a connection with historical traditions and emphasizes the eternal values depicted in the paintings.
Varnished. Framed. Acrylics on linen canvas wooden board. Size with frame 48.5 cm x 60.5 cm. Size without frame 40 cm x 52 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Madonna" depicts a beautiful girl whose hair and part of her shoulders are covered with a light green cloth. Her gaze is filled with mystery and tenderness. The black background of the painting emphasizes its grace and elegance.
"Madonna" embodies beauty, mystery and harmony. The green fabric surrounding the girl can symbolize nature and life, reminiscent of eternal renewal and transformation.
The painting "Madonna" encourages the viewer to pay attention to the inner world of a woman. Her gentle gaze and easy posture create an atmosphere of calm and harmony.
Beneath all the external beauty lies an inner world full of tenderness and warmth. The girl in the picture symbolizes feminine strength and wisdom, her inner balance and harmony. Her gentle gaze encourages the viewer to pay attention to the beauty of the surrounding world and internal values.
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The painting "Madonna" uses natural colors, which gives it a feeling of naturalness and harmony. The shades of green used in the fabric are reminiscent of nature and life, while the black background adds contrast and emphasizes the elegance of the image. The use of natural colors in the painting “Madonna” is intended to emphasize her inner beauty and connection with nature. This choice of colors creates a feeling of naturalness and warmth, and also enhances the atmosphere of calm and harmony. The natural palette and graceful composition of the Madonna refers to the works of Renaissance artists, who also strived for the ideal of beauty and harmony in art. This creates a connection with historical traditions and emphasizes the eternal values depicted in the paintings.
MONA CANE
Year of creation: 2022
Varnished. Oil, acrylics and watercolor on cotton canvas. Size 30 cm x 40 cm. Signed with oil upward and with acrylics backward.
The painting is a parody of the famous portrait of Leonardo da Vinci "Mona Lisa" (La Gioconda), however, instead of an image of a woman, it depicts a dog.
The general meaning of a parody is that the artist plays with a known image and introduces an unexpected element into it - an animal. This creates a humorous contrast between the serious and mysterious portrait of the Mona Lisa and the sweet, unpredictable image of the dog.
The artist invites the viewer to reconsider standard canons and expectations in art. On the one hand, it is a commentary on how art should not be too serious and sublime, but can be playful and varied. On the other hand, it is an allusion to ideas about art and beauty, showing that true beauty can be found in unexpected places and forms. In addition, the parody forces the viewer to reflect on how we perceive and interpret famous works of art, and how our expectations influence our perception and understanding of the world around us.
Varnished. Oil, acrylics and watercolor on cotton canvas. Size 30 cm x 40 cm. Signed with oil upward and with acrylics backward.
The painting is a parody of the famous portrait of Leonardo da Vinci "Mona Lisa" (La Gioconda), however, instead of an image of a woman, it depicts a dog.
The general meaning of a parody is that the artist plays with a known image and introduces an unexpected element into it - an animal. This creates a humorous contrast between the serious and mysterious portrait of the Mona Lisa and the sweet, unpredictable image of the dog.
The artist invites the viewer to reconsider standard canons and expectations in art. On the one hand, it is a commentary on how art should not be too serious and sublime, but can be playful and varied. On the other hand, it is an allusion to ideas about art and beauty, showing that true beauty can be found in unexpected places and forms. In addition, the parody forces the viewer to reflect on how we perceive and interpret famous works of art, and how our expectations influence our perception and understanding of the world around us.
IN SEARCH OF A HOME
Year of creation: 2024
Varnished, acrylics on linen canvas. Size 60 cm × 50 cm. Signed with acrylics backward and upward.
The painting depicts five courtyard dogs, each with its own unique story. Four dogs, living on the streets, are portrayed in hopes of finding their home and their family. They stand before the viewer, appealing with their noses as if pleading. The fifth dog, already having a home and a family, stands apart, distinguished by its pride and watches what is happening with arrogance.
The essence of this painting lies in the stories of the animals and in the sense of belonging. It underscores the importance of caring for homeless animals and shows how every creature strives for warmth and safety. This work calls for compassion and support for those in need while also reminding us of the importance of home and family.
The use of bright color blocks in the background of the painting adds dynamism and expressiveness to the work. Vivid alcoholic colors in the lower part of the painting symbolize the unpredictability of street life, while the orange stripe represents hope and the possibility of a better future. The muted yellow sky color symbolizes tranquility and hope for a happy tomorrow.
Varnished, acrylics on linen canvas. Size 60 cm × 50 cm. Signed with acrylics backward and upward.
The painting depicts five courtyard dogs, each with its own unique story. Four dogs, living on the streets, are portrayed in hopes of finding their home and their family. They stand before the viewer, appealing with their noses as if pleading. The fifth dog, already having a home and a family, stands apart, distinguished by its pride and watches what is happening with arrogance.
The essence of this painting lies in the stories of the animals and in the sense of belonging. It underscores the importance of caring for homeless animals and shows how every creature strives for warmth and safety. This work calls for compassion and support for those in need while also reminding us of the importance of home and family.
The use of bright color blocks in the background of the painting adds dynamism and expressiveness to the work. Vivid alcoholic colors in the lower part of the painting symbolize the unpredictability of street life, while the orange stripe represents hope and the possibility of a better future. The muted yellow sky color symbolizes tranquility and hope for a happy tomorrow.
VENGO DALLA LUNA
Year of creation: 2023
Varnished. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size 40 cm x 50 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Vengo Dalla Luna" unfolds a lively scene full of intrigue and tension. The focus is on a pack of dogs, enthusiastically going about their business under the moonlight. Each dog has its own unique role and personality, creating the impression of a dynamic hierarchy within the group.
The name "Vengo Dalla Luna" alludes to the dogs' mystical origins, embodying their connection with the mysterious and unusual. A pack of dogs is a society with its complex relationships and hierarchy. Despite its small size, the dog in the center has a dominant position, which emphasizes its strong character and leadership qualities. The remaining dogs in the pack, focused on their own business, serve as unique elements in this dynamic picture, creating a sense of internal tension and movement.
"Vengo Dalla Luna" invites the viewer to look into the mysterious world of dogs and their inner lives, revealing unexpected qualities and relationships in them. The use of a bright and lively palette emphasizes the emotionality and dynamism of the scene, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of mystery and magic of a moonlit night. This picture calls for paying attention to complex relationships in society and exploring the inner world of man through the prism of nature.
Varnished. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size 40 cm x 50 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Vengo Dalla Luna" unfolds a lively scene full of intrigue and tension. The focus is on a pack of dogs, enthusiastically going about their business under the moonlight. Each dog has its own unique role and personality, creating the impression of a dynamic hierarchy within the group.
The name "Vengo Dalla Luna" alludes to the dogs' mystical origins, embodying their connection with the mysterious and unusual. A pack of dogs is a society with its complex relationships and hierarchy. Despite its small size, the dog in the center has a dominant position, which emphasizes its strong character and leadership qualities. The remaining dogs in the pack, focused on their own business, serve as unique elements in this dynamic picture, creating a sense of internal tension and movement.
"Vengo Dalla Luna" invites the viewer to look into the mysterious world of dogs and their inner lives, revealing unexpected qualities and relationships in them. The use of a bright and lively palette emphasizes the emotionality and dynamism of the scene, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of mystery and magic of a moonlit night. This picture calls for paying attention to complex relationships in society and exploring the inner world of man through the prism of nature.
MASK
Year of creation: 2021
Varnished and framed. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size with frame 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm. Size without frame 30 cm x 30 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Mask" is an allegory painting. We live in a world where social pressure is at its peak. In order to fit into society and not become an outcast, many are forced to change their behavior, beliefs, interests, and desires to fit the conventional framework. Some take off this so-called “mask” in front of their loved ones, friends, partners, showing their true inner world, while for others the mask has become an integral part of their life and marked for them the loss of their individuality. This picture shows us that behind this very mask we will not be able to see its owner. The color palette of the painting was not chosen by chance: the predominantly cold background reflects how a person continuously wearing a mask sees the world around him, his emotional state, and the warm colors “emitted” by the wearer himself are the very source of happiness that he can achieve if he finds himself.
The allegory of the mask as a symbol of hidden emotions and internal conflicts allows the viewer to come into contact with the theme of identity, social pressure and loss of individuality. The choice of a cool palette for the background and warm colors for the mask effectively conveys the spiritual and emotional state of the person suffering from wearing the mask, and encourages awareness and search for one's true self.
Varnished and framed. Acrylics on cotton canvas. Size with frame 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm. Size without frame 30 cm x 30 cm. Signed with acrylics upward and backward.
The painting "Mask" is an allegory painting. We live in a world where social pressure is at its peak. In order to fit into society and not become an outcast, many are forced to change their behavior, beliefs, interests, and desires to fit the conventional framework. Some take off this so-called “mask” in front of their loved ones, friends, partners, showing their true inner world, while for others the mask has become an integral part of their life and marked for them the loss of their individuality. This picture shows us that behind this very mask we will not be able to see its owner. The color palette of the painting was not chosen by chance: the predominantly cold background reflects how a person continuously wearing a mask sees the world around him, his emotional state, and the warm colors “emitted” by the wearer himself are the very source of happiness that he can achieve if he finds himself.
The allegory of the mask as a symbol of hidden emotions and internal conflicts allows the viewer to come into contact with the theme of identity, social pressure and loss of individuality. The choice of a cool palette for the background and warm colors for the mask effectively conveys the spiritual and emotional state of the person suffering from wearing the mask, and encourages awareness and search for one's true self.
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