The two artists who showcased their art in “Kaleidoscope of Life” share a keen interest in contemporary life, observance, an interest in diverse manifestations of life. The piecese the two artists have created seek to mirror events that occur in daily life: chores, roads, romantic settings, people that surround us and many more.

Bazarov and Urakov`s creative styles and world visions differ from each other but they share features such as love of life, attention to details and aspiration for perfection.

Works by Bakhtiyor Urakov reflect scenic landscapes of Surkhandarya where the artist hails from They are laden with philosophical ideas and are thought-provoking. Among such pictures are “Childhood”, “Baisun”, “Tashkent streets”, “Old poplar”, “Spring melody”, “Conversation” among others.

“There`s some similarity in our creative works,” says Bakhtiyor Urakov. “However, there are some works with the same themes which are made using different techniques. You can also see similarity in the way we think and the paints we use. The difference is in the way we try to convey the message of each work. Each piece here has a particular goal, a particular mission. We collaborate but it sometimes happens that one piece turns out more sophisticated than another and overshadows it, and the message remains disclosed. At this exhibition we tried to bring together our works that share themes. Many of my pieces were inspired Surkhandarya where I come from. This region is a cultural and historical hub where wonderful people live.”

Opposite Urakov`s works were creations by Rustam Bozorov. “A girl in an armchair”, “Our neighbor”, “Old woman”, and “Weidding” are some of the pieces that he created which were showcased at the exhibition. His pictures are imbued with light humor and romanticism, and seek to mirror daily life, national traditions and culture.

“This exhibition attracts not only art enthusiasts but also art professionals,” says Rustam Bozorov. “Even if we may have focused on different themes, we are united spiritually. Our works reflect similarities in our ideas, but we have relied on differing styles and paints. Present this collaborative art show at the Center of National Arts is interesting experience for us.”

According to a prominent Uzbek artist, Ortikali Kozokov, two artists offer two different visions through which they have tried to reveal values and traditions, which undoubtedly helps reveal diverse facets in art. “Bakhtiyor tried to reflect people, scenery and peculiarities of Surkhandarya while Rustam`s creations depict various manifestations of daily life,” he says. “The aspect that the artists share is that they are trying to continue the traditions of Uzbek painting. At the same time one may feel an attempt to add individuality to these traditions.”