The artworks of Kazakh artist
Dulat Aitbayev are gaining popularity abroad. Orders are coming in from around
the world. Recently, one of his paintings depicting a cosmodrome was shipped to
Russia, and 50 other pieces were sent to China. What makes his paintings
captivating is a unique technique – Aitbayev uses rice to create his artworks.
Before starting work, the artist applies glue to the chipboard, fixes the
seeds, and then rolls them out to achieve a smooth surface. The master begins
the artwork creation process only after the surface has fully dried.
“I first sent one of my paintings
to China. When they saw my creation made of rice, they were amazed and ordered
50 artworks depicting horses. After the preparatory work, I usually create
images using watercolor on the rice surface. Then, I spray glue. As the
painting dries, it shimmers in the light like a diamond. I believe that these
artworks are surprising and delightful for foreigners,” Aitbayev said.
The master has been painting
employing this technique for about 20 years now, primarily depicting the
picturesque nature of the Great Steppe and historical figures. With over 1,000
portraits in his portfolio, each artwork takes about a week to complete. In the
future, Aitbayev plans to share the secrets of rice painting with young
aspiring artists.
