ABOUT
Born and raised in Azerbaijan and strongly influenced by cultural roots.
I have a global vision of the world guided by the cosmos of my sensitivity towards nature, culture and human values.
In my art I deliver an abstract conceptualisation of reality that aims to connect people through the colours, techniques and emotions I deliver in my artwork.
I constantly strive to reinvent the way I create artwork, so that the boundaries of established laws are trialed and given a new meaning and perspective.
BIOGRAPHY
Aylal Heydarova (b. 1990, Baku, Azerbaijan) is an emerging Azerbaijani painter whose works span across a variety of artistic styles and creative techniques including pointillism, modernism and abstract.
Strongly influenced by her family roots and the vibrant culture of Azerbaijan, Aylal began painting from a very young age in her father’s workshop and has since led an invigorating career creating world-class artwork and showcasing them in international galleries, exhibitions, biennales, and art competitions.
With her distinct individualistic approach, Aylal’s paintings are highly appreciated by her viewers, who are usually overwhelmed by the brightness and combination of colour, clear composition, and beautiful artificiality. Looking at her work we are often met with a gentle breeze, where an optical effect comes into fruition, and we see an exact depiction of reality appear before our eyes.
Her creativity lies in parallel with a global vision of the cosmos, combining elements of nature, the culture of her homeland, and the universal values of human beings – all these deep concepts flow through together to deliver an abstract conceptualisation of reality that aims to connect people through the colours, techniques, and emotions she portrays in her artwork.
It is rare that we see such boldness and purity in one’s art. The beauty in her creativity lies within the fact that her art is not bound by any rules – its irreplaceable. It was created by a unique and unrepeatable soul, who strives to reinvent the way art is created, so that the boundaries of established laws are trailed and given a new meaning and perspective.
EDUCATION
2011- 2012 MA in Design and Art, University of Leeds, UK
2006-2010 BA in Theatre-Décor & Design, Azerbaijan State University of Art and Culture
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2011 - Project of chocolate boxes organised by the company Hotel Chocolate and Georg Jenson, implementer of “Divinity collection” Leeds, UK
2010 - First place in competition on Productive Design
2009 - Third place & certificate - exhibition One nation-two states, organised with contribution of Azerbaijan Art Academy and Turkish Embassy
2009 - Third place & diploma - exhibition Deutschland, das Land…, organised by the embassy of Germany, Baku, Azerbaijan
2009 - Best idea award - exhibition America with the eyes of an artist, organised by the US Embassy to Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Art Academy
2008 - Second place & diploma - exhibition Holiday of flowers exhibition organised by the Executive Authority of Baku city
2008 - First place and diploma - Competition Student’s pocket, organised by Access Bank Azerbaijan
2007 - First place & diploma in the competition Design of napkin’s package, organised by Azersun Holding
2007- First place & diploma - exhibition Holiday of flowers exhibition organised by the Executive Authority of Baku city
2006-2010 BA in Theatre-Décor & Design, Azerbaijan State University of Art and Culture
EXHIBITIONS
2023 - Flux Review Exhibition, London, UK
2023 -Tokyo Art Fair, Tokyo, Japan
2022 - Nice EXPO, Nice, France
2022 - RBA, Mall Galleries, London UK
2021 - Florence Art Biennale, Florence, Italy
2021 - International Contest of Contemporary Art, YICCA, Centre of Culture, Milan.
2021 - Las Laguna Art Gallery, “Women in Art”, LA, USA.
2019 - Participating artist at the XII Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy
2019 - Participating artist at Summer Show, La Galleria Pall Mall, London, UK
2019 - Participating artist at the London Biennale, London UK
2019 - Landscape Exhibition, Brick Lane Gallery, London, UK.
2018 - Participating artist at the gallery Nur, Baku, Azerbaijan.
2018 - Participating artist at the gallery Ag sheher, Baku, Azerbaijan
2016 - Illustration of National costumes at the Windsor Exhibition Hall, Windsor Palace, UK
2015 - Participating artist - IV International Art Exhibition in Kabala, organised by the Seba- Baku Azerbaijan-Korean Cultural Exchange Association
2013 - III International Art Exhibition in Kabala, organised by the Association of Azerbaijani-Korean Cultural Exchange "Seba-Baku"
2012 - Project based on the connection between mandala and Azerbaijani ornaments, Collection Land of Fire, University of Leeds Exhibition Hall, UK
2012 - Exhibition “ Show who you are” National Gallery of Leeds, UK, organised by the University of Leeds
2012 - II International Art exhibition in Qabala, organised by “Seba (Seoul-Baku) Azerbaijan-Korean Cultural Exchange Association”
2011 - Women’s divinity exhibition held by Qiz Qalasi Gallery, Baku/Azerbaijan.
2010 - Silk way exhibition, Baku, Azerbaijan.
2010 - I International Art exhibition in Qabala, organised by “Seba (Seoul-Baku) Azerbaijan-Korean Cultural Exchange Association”
2010 - Participating artist - Silk way exhibition on the International Korea years 2010-2012, Seoul, South Korea
2010 - Participating artist - International Student week in Belgrade
2010 - (ISWIB 2010) “Workshop Arts and Crafts” Serbia
2010 - Contender in exhibition organised by the Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
2010 - Presentation of art works at the Oriental Art Fair Brussels
2010 - Exhibition organised by German Association Baku- Jazz Centre, Baku, Azerbaijan