The tragedy in the Ala-Archa mountains that claimed the life of a teenager prompted sculptor Tamila Mamatova to dedicate one of her works to the memory of Amir Kunakunov. The artist announced this on her Instagram.
Request to relatives
To ensure the most accurate depiction of the deceased teenager's appearance, Mamatova reached out to his relatives, friends, and acquaintances. The sculptor requested photographs of Amir from various angles, which are necessary for working on the portrait.
"I have decided to dedicate one of my sculptural works to Amir and have begun sculpting. I want it to become a symbol of memory, compassion, and a reminder of how fragile human life is"
The artist noted that the teenager's story deeply moved her and that, as a mother, she could not remain indifferent to what happened. Mamatova also expressed hope that such tragedies would never happen again.
Context
Tamila Mamatova is the author of the Manas monument on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. Her other works include a sculpture of writer and Kyrgyz ambassador Chingiz Aitmatov, a monument to film director Gennady Bazarov, and a bust of Honored Artist of the Kirghiz SSR Tattybubula Tursunbaeva.
