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By Nigar Orujova

The first solo paintings and sculptures exhibition of Azerbaijani artist Vusal Rahim will open in Baku on June 14.

The "Black Woman" exhibition is a unique canticle to a female, a mother, an inamorata.

The female characters created by the artist are earthling, real and housekeeping-concerned women; however, Vusal also depicts lofty ideal-driven female creatures that overlook the globe while being high and mighty.

Vusal had a clear interest in exploring dual nature and immensity of womanhood for a long time.

His personages represent evanescence and stand in need for protection, yet are in the best position to defend their nearest and dearest. Sensuality and spirituality of the personages are mystically merged, so new age artists and poets like their antecessors draw inspiration from this mystery.

Vusal's interpretation of female is strongly revives ancient totem images, figurines of pagan fertility goddesses or Junoesque full of life and sexual energy boost.

Vusal Rahim, 26 year old graduator from Azerbaijan State Art Academy has been involved in projects by YARAT! Contemporary Art Space for more than a year and has been cooperating with some Baku-based theatres as theatre designer.

The Azerbaijan State Drama Theatre and Theatre of Musical Comedy successfully host plays designed by Vusal Rahim.

YARAT! Contemporary Art Space, founded in 2011 by Aida Mahmudova, and based in Baku, is realizing its mission through an ongoing program of exhibitions, education events, and festivals. It facilitates dialogue and exchange between local and international artistic networks, including foundations, galleries and museums.