On September 17, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum will open the personal exhibition Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of Centuries by Milena Nabiyeva, prominent artist and member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The exhibition will feature about 50 artworks created by the artist in different periods. The Azerbaijani carpet compositions and ornaments occupy a special place in these artworks. On top of that, national architecture, nature and floral motifs are perfectly reflected through contemporary fine art.
Milena Nabiyeva stands out due to her unique approach. Firstly, she depicts ornaments on canvas, then she creates the main plot using that rich background. This method allows to create a perfect harmony between the carpet motifs and Azerbaijani architectural monuments, nature, etc. Quince from the Garden of Eden, Sunday Morning, Malibeyli, Falling in Love, Love Bouquet, Self-Confidence Bouquet artworks are very interesting in this regard. They bring together the aesthetic codes of the past and the modern thinking and express great respect to our history and rich culture through the pattern language.
The hosting of the exhibition at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum is linked to the wide use of national carpet compositions and ornaments by the artist in her works. The museum constantly supports artists referring to carpet theme, this exhibition is the continuation of care and support.
Nabiyeva’s works have been presented at exhibitions held in Baku, Paris, Ankara, and Saint Petersburg. The exhibition Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of Centuries is the next stage of her creativity that expresses the Azerbaijani cultural heritage through colors, patterns, and new ideas.
The exhibition will run on until September 21.