Almaty Abstract Arch
Collage series inspired by modernist architecture of Almaty city
Collage series inspired by modernist architecture of Almaty city
digital collages printed on paper
Almaty, Kazakhstan
2022 - 2023
Almaty, Kazakhstan
2022 - 2023
Inspired by the Soviet modernist architecture of Almaty, this series aims to highlight its architectural significance, as well as its historical and cultural value.
Through these abstract constructions, I sought to deconstruct and reassemble familiar buildings, reimagining them as modular compositions. The citizens’ recognition of these structures reflects how deeply architecture is embedded in the cultural DNA of the city dweller—remaining identifiable even after significant reassembly and transformation.
Also, in this series, I addressed the issue of the loss of original building facades, poor-quality reconstruction, and the disappearance of the semantic essence of architectural works.
The works have been presented at several local exhibitions and as interior prints.
The works have been presented at several local exhibitions and as interior prints.
Almaty Airport: Three Architectural Monuments Lost or Repurposed
- Historical Airport Building (1936) – A designated cultural heritage site, demolished in 2022.
- Main Terminal (1974) – Recognized as local architectural heritage, destroyed by fire in 1999.
- Airport Terminal (1976) – Removed from the list of architectural monuments in 2015; now functions as a mobile phone market.
- Historical Airport Building (1936) – A designated cultural heritage site, demolished in 2022.
- Main Terminal (1974) – Recognized as local architectural heritage, destroyed by fire in 1999.
- Airport Terminal (1976) – Removed from the list of architectural monuments in 2015; now functions as a mobile phone market.
Kazakh State Circus / Wedding Palace
Two round buildings located almost opposite each other, both symbolizing family.
The circular form represents eternity, unity, and wholeness. Arranging seating in a circle fosters a sense of intimacy and inclusivity, reinforcing the unity of the community.
Two round buildings located almost opposite each other, both symbolizing family.
The circular form represents eternity, unity, and wholeness. Arranging seating in a circle fosters a sense of intimacy and inclusivity, reinforcing the unity of the community.
