Azerbaijan

Artist: Ali Shamsi

*1964, Azerbaijan
1981-1985: Baku Institute of Fine Arts / Since 1985: Member of the artists association of the Republic of Azerbaijan / 1995: First solo exhibition in Baku / 1998: First solo exhibition in Germany
Since 2006: Various exhibitions and participations in exhibitions in Azerbaijan, the USA, the UK, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, etc.
ali_shamsiev@mail.ru

Interpretation

All the design elements have a meaning in the Azerbaijani culture:

Gobustan – Rock paintings of the country’s original inhabitants
Fire – Azerbaijan, land of fire
Maiden Tower – Landmark of  Baku
Pomegranate – Togetherness
Mugam musician – Traditional music
Oil – Resource for the world
Water – The Caspian Sea
New buildings – Development
Tree – Growth

Sponsor: Botschaft der Republik Aserbaidschan