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About the artist

Hello,

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My name is Dilyara. I was born in Kazakhstan and moved to the United States when I was a child. I have always loved art and I committed my whole life to becoming an artist.

 

I'm specifically interested in large-scale drawings and paintings. Many of my works are charcoal, pencil, oil and acrylic. However, I also have experience in printmaking such as etching and lithography. Additionally, I'm skilled in sculpture and know how to work with wood, plaster, and cement. I'm fascinated by art history, especially Japanese and the Renaissance. 

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As an artist I explore untold stories, identity, mental health, and satire. I'm also trying to branch out into political art. I'm currently based in Washington DC.

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Thank you for your support. Please refer bellow for the main credentials. 

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  - Dilyara Kuanysheva

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Education

2014-2018 

Cheshire Academy

2018-2021

Maryland Institute College of Art

2021-2024

Boston University

Awards and Achievements

2017

Scholastic Award, Silver Key

2018

Bruce Museum iCreate Exhibition

2018

RISD Book Award

2019

Creative Vision Award, MICA

2019

Presidential Scholarship, MICA

2020

Competitive Scholarship, MICA

Work Experiences

2021

Interned At Sapar Contemporary, NYC 

2022

Worked for Wong Guys Group, Boston 

2024

Taught fine arts at Art Mellow in Falls Church

2025

Gallery Assistant at Kulanshi Art Gallery in Astana, Kazakhstan

2025

Part of the creative team at PLAN B Marketing, Almaty, Kazakhstan

© 2023 by dil. All rights reserved.

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