Shorouk Express
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. An exhibition
titled “The Mystery of the Rose” by Belarusian sculptor Andrey
Ostashov opened at the Heydar Aliyev Center on March 14. The event
was attended by the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
Leyla Aliyeva, and Arzu Aliyeva, Trend reports.
The exhibition presents Ostashov’s works to the Baku audience
for the first time, featuring sculptures such as “Journey to
Dreams”, “Dance of the Cat-Girl and the Turtle”, “Fan and a
Cherry”, “Girl with a Heart”, “Children of the Sun”, and “Indian
Elephant and Butterflies”.
In an interview with journalists, Andrey Ostashov noted that the
exhibition in Baku was one of the largest of his career. “About 80
sculptures have been brought here. I am very pleased to have the
opportunity to exhibit my works in Azerbaijan. I do hope that
visitors like them.”
Explaining the theme of the exhibition, Ostashov emphasized that
it is dedicated to human emotions, the beauty of women and men, and
the inner world. “A rose is a flower that protects itself, but
inside it is a delicate creature,” he said, justifying the
exhibition’s title.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Heydar Aliyev
Center Anar Alakbarov shared his admiration for Ostashov’s work,
recalling how he first encountered the sculptor’s creations in a
gallery and was deeply impressed. “I express my gratitude to Andrey
and our dear curator Irina for staging such a wonderful exhibition.
I am sure that everyone will love it.”
Chairman of the Culture Committee of the Milli Majlis and
People’s Artist Polad Bulbuloglu highlighted Andrey Ostashov’s
international reputation. “Holding an exhibition in this beautiful
building of the Heydar Aliyev Center marks a new milestone for the
sculptor. I wish you great success and hope that you can organize
exhibitions in Baku more frequently to delight us with your works
of art.”
The exhibition’s curator and the sculptor’s wife, Irina
Kolomenskaya, expressed her excitement at seeing so many art
enthusiasts gathered at the event and extended her gratitude for
the opportunity to showcase Ostashov’s works in Baku.
Born in Belarus in 1970, Andrey Ostashov has been influenced by
Belarusian, Russian, and European artistic traditions. His works
emphasize beauty and aesthetics, drawing inspiration from Far
Eastern applied art, samurai imagery, fairy-tale princesses, and
shamans.
A member of the Union of Artists of Belarus and a participant in
over 100 local and international exhibitions, Ostashov has won
numerous art and architecture awards. His works are part of the
permanent collection at the National Museum of Art of Belarus and
private collections across Europe and Asia. His solo exhibitions
have been held in Monaco, Paris, Beijing, St. Petersburg, Tbilisi,
Shanghai, and Vienna.
Specializing in bronze and stone sculpture, Ostashov is known
for his mastery of form, line, and volume. A distinctive aspect of
his work is miniaturization, which showcases his architectural
precision. He frequently travels, particularly to Asian countries,
to gather inspiration for his art.
The exhibition “The Mystery of the Rose” encapsulates the
duality of beauty and depth, strength and sensitivity. Ostashov
invites visitors on a journey of self-reflection, discovering the
essence of his creations and exploring their own inner worlds.
