Artist Biography:
Aicholpon Kanybek kyzy is an artist and educator from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She graduated from the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic named after T. Sadykov, where she studied at the Faculty of Industrial Graphics. Immediately after completing her studies, she joined the same Academy as a lecturer, where she continues to teach the subject of Drawing. Aicholpon’s passion for art began in early childhood, when she attended a local drawing club. From that time, creativity became an inseparable part of her identity — a way to express emotions, capture beauty, and explore the harmony between people and their surroundings. Her dedication to the visual arts has shaped not only her career but her entire way of life. Through her teaching, Aicholpon aims to help students discover their own artistic voices, emphasizing both technical mastery and personal expression. She believes that art is a universal language that connects hearts and transcends borders, capable of inspiring understanding and compassion. Outside of her professional life, Aicholpon is a loving wife and mother to a 4-year-old child. Balancing family life and art has enriched her perspective and deepened the emotional dimension of her work. She is honored to take part in the upcoming exhibition in the United States, viewing it as an invaluable opportunity to share her artistic vision, engage in cultural dialogue, and represent the creativity and warmth of Kyrgyz art on the international stage.
Artist Statement:
Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began drawing as a child, spending hours in a small local art club where I first discovered the joy of creating. Since then, art has become not just my passion, but the language through which I understand and express the world around me. My work is rooted in observation — of people, nature, and everyday moments that often go unnoticed. Through drawing, I try to capture the quiet beauty hidden in simplicity: the tenderness of human connection, the rhythm of ordinary life, and the emotions that exist between silence and expression. As an artist and educator, I see teaching as a continuation of my creative process. Every day in the classroom inspires me — seeing how my students perceive form, line, and light renews my own sense of wonder. I believe that drawing is not only about technique, but about seeing the world with sensitivity and sincerity. This exhibition in the United States is especially meaningful to me because it is my first public presentation of my artwork. Until now, I have not exhibited my pieces anywhere, and this opportunity marks an important new step in my artistic journey. Being a wife and a mother has also shaped my perspective, adding emotional depth and warmth to my creative process. I hope that through my drawings, viewers can feel the sincerity, calm, and quiet strength that guide both my art and my life.
