On December 4, 2025, the Institute of Social and Humanitarian Sciences and Arts and the Department of Professional Education, within the framework of the international academic mobility program, held a creative meeting and master class featuring Professor, Associate Professor, and renowned People’s Artist Yuristanbek Shigaev from the I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University. The event was titled “100 Years of a Great Writer: Painting the World of Aitmatov.”
The purpose of the event was to convey artistic imagery, philosophical ideas, and the connection between humans and nature through visual art, as well as to help participants more deeply experience the world of Aitmatov using painting as a tool of interpretation.
Professor Shigaev provided a detailed explanation of the humanistic and cultural values in the writer’s works through the language of art. He taught participants modern methods of creating illustrations, composition, and artistic expression.
During the meeting, instructors, master's students, and undergraduate students reflected deeply on Aitmatov’s ideas and, through the creation of artistic images, formed a new perspective on the writer’s world. The master class encouraged creative dialogue, introduced new artistic techniques, and fostered creative thinking. At the end of the event, the artist presented an individual sketch titled “The Image of a Kazakh Girl,” inspired by Aitmatov’s universe.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Director of the Institute Bakytzhan Zholdybayevich and the Head of the Department Sara Mukashevna congratulated the guest and expressed their gratitude.
The creative meeting and master class “100 Years of a Great Writer: Painting the World of Aitmatov” successfully achieved their goals and sparked significant interest among participants. The event established a cultural and spiritual connection and offered an opportunity to explore the legacy of the great writer through artistic interpretation. Aitmatov’s works, filled with moral values, inspired young artists and highlighted the intersection of national literature and visual art.
