22.01.2016 The exhibition "Rebirth of fairy tale" dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the artist, Honored Artist Lidia Kovalenko

Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 22 January, 2016 at 15.00 opens the exhibition "Rebirth of fairy tale" dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the artist, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Lidia Kovalenko.

The architect, painter, poet Lidia Kovalenko graduated from the architectural faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute. She devoted ten years to the design of small architectural forms, monumental painting, creation of stained glasses, decorative panels, etc. But long-standing love of watercolor painting has always occupied a special place in her work: she is the author of a new direction in watercolors - "warm frost".

Anniversary exhibition "Rebirth of fairy tale" is retrospective. The paintings in this exhibition are somewhat different from all previous shows. There are watercolors, paintings and drawings. Subjects are varied (animals, birds, flowers, trees, people, miscellaneous items and patterns, etc.). Many paintings have Eastern influence: of China, Japan and Korea: goldfishes, chrysanthemums, bamboos, Chinese dragons, numerous compositions of butterflies and dragonflies. The author's technique of "warm frost" and fabulous images continue to dominate in most cases.

Lidia Kovalenko is a public figure, known and loved by the people of Kazakhstan, not only for her unusually warm painting, but also for huge contribution to the promotion of national culture and inter-ethnic harmony. She has released two collections of poems: "I am in the worlds" (1995). "Lady Autumn" (2003). Poems from the "Lady Autumn" book about the homeland entered to the chrestomathy of the 8th grade curriculum "Self-knowledge". Her poems have been translated into Kazakh, Ukrainian and English, published 7 albums - calendars with her watercolors. L. Kovalenko has many plans: to publish the book "Little Caucasian adventures " (humorous notes about the rest and work in Adjara), publish travel notes "My Chinese album", "Steppe sings", "Қойлығым – құтты мекенім!", as well as collections of caricatures, parodies, epigrams "There are men!", "The ABCs of the architect" and many others. Finally, collection of graphics and watercolor paintings.

For contribution to the development of art and literature Lidia Kovalenko awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of the Moscow State Academy of creation (2004), the title of "Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (2006). She was awarded with diplomas of Fund "Bobek», «SOS Kinderdorf" and the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan "For contribution to the spiritual and cultural revival of the people of Kazakhstan". On the artistic and poetic creativity of Lydia Kvalenko filmed, created clips and written essays. Her poems became the basis for the cycle of romances and songs as well as paintings today adorn public and private collections in many countries.

Grand opening of the exhibition will be attended by well-known artists of Kazakhstan poets and cultural figures. At the exhibition approximately 100 works of Lidia Kovalenko will be presented.

The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites you to enjoy the creations of the famous master of watercolor, painting and drawing.