In memory of the artist
Ali Baktygereev
Kazakhstani painter and teacher
1962 2023
As an artist, Ali was a true professional and a good teacher. His works reflect the life, mythology, and history of the ancient Turkic people with a magnificent combination of colors.
About the artist
Ali has been true to his talent and his nature in his life and work.
Ali Baktygereev was born on April 15, 1962, in the village of Qulandy in the Aral district of Kyzylorda Region, as the sixth child in his family. All seven children of the family attended the eight-year school in Qulandy. From a young age, Ali was passionate about art, and the villagers called him a sculptor. His hometown left a deep imprint on his later creative work. Due to health issues, he graduated a year late from school.
His working life began as a visual decorator at Bozoy Secondary School in Shalkar district, Aktobe Region. In 1985, he was admitted to the Almaty Art College named after N.V. Gogol. This institution was the only place where talents from all over the country gathered, and many famous Kazakh artists were educated there. Ali stood out in the community for his broad humanities knowledge and could speak eloquently on topics of literature, religion, and politics. When the December 1986 events took place, Ali was among those who defended the youth and was beaten. However, he never boasted about his involvement in the December events.
Legacy
Ali left beautiful paintings in the golden fund of Kazakh visual art, and his wonderful works will serve as an example for future generations of young artists, bringing joy, pride, and a sense of gratitude to the viewers.
— Kabdrahman Otarbai, painter, writer