Artist
Saule Suleimenova
Saule Suleimenova (b. 1970) is an artist working in a variety of mediums from paintings and graphics to public art. In 1996 Suleimenova graduated from the Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering with a degree in architectural design. In her work, Suleimenova explores the construct of collective memory, and researches archives and photographs as well as the semiotics of contemporary cities and the history of Qazaqstan. Her most recent series titled Cellophane Paintings are made out of used plastic bags and consists of motifs from socio-political (Asharshalyk, Karlag, human rights, Uyghur genocide) to highly personal (family members, flowers, cityscape).
Her most recent series titled Cellophane Paintings is made out of used plastic bags and consists of motifs from socio-political (Arsharshalyk, Karlags, human rights, Uighur genocide) to highly personal (family members, flowers, cityscape). She is a laureate of Zhiger, Shabyt, Tengri Umai prizes. Her recent exhibitions include Between the sun and the moon, Lahore Biennale curated by Sheikha, Hoor Al Qasimi in 2020 in Lahore, Pakistan, Plastic, the Last Hero of the Great Steppe at Andakulova Gallery in Dubai in 2021, Of Their Time (7), A look at private collections, Frac Grand Large, Haute-De-France in 2023, Kazakhstan All The Time, Jeonbuk Museum of Art, Jeonju, South Korea, in 2023. In September, 2025 Suleimenova is to participate in Bukhara Biennial in Uzbekistan and Ancient Futures group show in London.
Suleimenova’s artworks are part of the private and public collections including Sharjah Art Foundation, Servais Family Collection, Eurasian Cultural Alliance, Boranbayev Family Collection.
Her most recent series titled Cellophane Paintings is made out of used plastic bags and consists of motifs from socio-political (Arsharshalyk, Karlags, human rights, Uighur genocide) to highly personal (family members, flowers, cityscape). She is a laureate of Zhiger, Shabyt, Tengri Umai prizes. Her recent exhibitions include Between the sun and the moon, Lahore Biennale curated by Sheikha, Hoor Al Qasimi in 2020 in Lahore, Pakistan, Plastic, the Last Hero of the Great Steppe at Andakulova Gallery in Dubai in 2021, Of Their Time (7), A look at private collections, Frac Grand Large, Haute-De-France in 2023, Kazakhstan All The Time, Jeonbuk Museum of Art, Jeonju, South Korea, in 2023. In September, 2025 Suleimenova is to participate in Bukhara Biennial in Uzbekistan and Ancient Futures group show in London.
Suleimenova’s artworks are part of the private and public collections including Sharjah Art Foundation, Servais Family Collection, Eurasian Cultural Alliance, Boranbayev Family Collection.