My Birth (0.45х0.55m, canvas, oil, 2007) -
The next, seventh piece, depicts my arrival onto the planet. Our Trans-Ili Ala-Tau Mountains, the apple fruit in the hand of my Mom signifies the city of Alma-Ata, which means “The Father of Apples”. Previously, Alma-Ata was famous for its aromatic, sweet Aporto apples. |