Imam Amiraslanov

My name is Imam Amiraslanov. I was born in Azerbaijan in 2005. I am an artist and a student at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Art has played an important role in my life from an early age.

My father is a painter and sculptor who graduated from an art academy. Through him, I was introduced to art from childhood. However, over time, I began searching for my own artistic path and developed a strong interest in emotional and philosophical themes.

Graphic art holds a special place in my practice. I work extensively with pen and ink, using lines and details to express the inner world of a person, their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

After high school, I moved to Türkiye and enrolled in the Painting Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Hitit University in Çorum. Life as an international student has not always been easy. Due to family circumstances, I had to temporarily interrupt my education and return to Azerbaijan. I worked, supported my family, saved money, and eventually returned to Türkiye to continue my education.

Alongside my studies, I have worked in the restaurant industry, including as a waiter and bartender. However, I have always considered this work temporary, because my main goal is to build my life around art.

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I began my higher education in Türkiye at Hitit University, where I study Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts. My education has allowed me to develop both my technical skills and my understanding of contemporary and traditional approaches to art.

Throughout my studies, I have explored drawing, painting, composition, visual perception, and different approaches to artistic expression. My academic experience has also encouraged me to develop my own artistic language and to approach art from both emotional and philosophical perspectives.

My educational journey has not always been straightforward. As an international student, I have faced personal and financial challenges while continuing my studies. At one point, I had to temporarily interrupt my education and return to Azerbaijan due to family circumstances. After working and supporting my family, I returned to Türkiye and continued my studies.

I am currently continuing my education in the Painting Department and plan to pursue a master’s degree and later a PhD in the field of art. My long-term goal is to combine my artistic practice with academic work and eventually contribute to art education and research.

Throughout my artistic journey, I have participated in several group exhibitions and art events in Türkiye. These experiences have allowed me to present my work to different audiences, gain practical experience in exhibiting art, and better understand the professional art environment.

Among these experiences, one of the projects that holds particular importance for me is my participation in a horse-themed art exhibition organized by the Turkish Jockey Club (TJK) in Türkiye. The exhibition gave me an opportunity to explore the symbolic and cultural meaning of the horse through my own artistic perspective and to connect themes of heritage, identity, and history with contemporary visual expression.

I have also taken part in other exhibitions and collective artistic projects during my education and development as an artist. Although these exhibitions have not yet resulted in a major international breakthrough or widespread recognition, I consider them important steps in my artistic journey.

At this stage, my goal is to move beyond participation in smaller group exhibitions and gradually reach larger national and international exhibitions, galleries, collectors, and art institutions. I see my previous exhibitions as a foundation for ...