A unique art project has brought mosaic portraits made from bottle caps to the walls of high-rise buildings in Bishkek. The project, named "Kadam" (a combination of the words "kapkak" and "adam"), has transformed 42,530 bottle caps collected through Tazar app into four portraits of ordinary citizens who have made a positive impact on society. The initiative aims to showcase a total of ten portraits in regional centers.
The brainchild behind this creative endeavor is co-founder of Tazar, Aynur Sagyn. The portraits are crafted by artist Dmitry Petrovsky, while Rahat Asangulova writes essays about each hero on the project's website www.kadam.to.
Among the notable portraits in Bishkek are those of Ainura Isaeva, who curated the "Shoro" home museum over 28 years; Avaz Momunaliyev, a cinema mechanic who protected the Chingiz Aitmatov Cinema House from looters in the 1990s; Ulan Japarov, a pioneer and driving force in contemporary art in Kyrgyzstan; and Zhibeck Karakeeva, former press secretary of the Tazalyk Municipal Enterprise.
These captivating mosaics can be found at various locations in Bishkek, including Aitmatov Avenue 49, Maldybaeva Street 26, the Ala-Archa River near Asia Mall, and Microdistrict 6, Building 20. Each portrait not only adds vibrancy to the cityscape but also honors the unsung heroes who have contributed to the cultural tapestry of Kyrgyzstan.
