Shaw is a self-taught artist. He was born in Tajikistan of Central Asia. He was a very successful businessman during 1980’s in Tajikistan. On early 1990s he decided to venture into USA, to look for greener turf. Through sheer hard work and never say die attitude, he achieved huge success in many areas and raised a good family in this land of opportunity. He loves art and at the age of 52 after he settled most of his commitments, he picked up the brushes again and started painting on canvas. He also made frequent visits to his birthplace Tajikistan and keep close contact with his relatives and friends there. One of them was Farrukh Negmatzade, a renowned Tajikistan artist and a close childhood friend. Farrukh encouraged him and occasionally mentored him. Shaw is currently producing more than 30 artworks for his new art project, a solo exhibition in Tajikistan in year 2024.
Shaw has exhibited his works in Turkey. USA and Tajikistan. In year 2021 he collaborated with artists from Singapore & Turkey, painted large mural painting at one of the buildings in Antalya Turkey.
Artist’s Statement
“Stay happy, creative and productive. Art is beautiful hence live with it as it will surely provides a memorable and fruitful journey”
