The lacquer miniature of Uzbekistan began to develop rapidly in the late 1970s. Under the leadership of the famous artist and graphic artist, People's Artist of Uzbekistan Chingiz Akhmarov, a scientific-production association for artistic ornamentation was established under the "Usto" association of folk art masters. This step allowed for the formation of a school of artistic miniature in Uzbekistan. At the same time, the Department of Lacquer Miniature was opened at the P.P. Benkov Republican Art School...
Niyozali Kholmatov, Shomahmud Mukhamadzhonov, Abduvosit Kambarov, Natalya Tsoy, Munira Sotiboldiyeva, Gayrat Kamalov, and Abdugani Aldashev were the first enthusiasts of Uzbek lacquer miniature art to unite around Chingiz Akhmarov. An important discovery for the artists was the remarkable similarity of the technology of oriental stone carving to the technology of the famous Russian centers of lacquer miniature art, such as Fedoskino, Mstera, Holuy, and Palex. In this regard, to restore the lost secrets of this craft and art, a group of Uzbek artists visited Palex, one of the famous centers of Russian lacquer miniature.
In the last quarter of the 20th century, the works of Uzbek artists reflected ancient craft technologies and traditions, as well as forms and principles formed over centuries. Artists, inspired by the works of great poets and philosophers of the East, decorated their works with scenes from fairy tales, scenes of important battles, and scenes of everyday life. At the same time, some of them faced the reality of modern life and tried to update the plot line.
The Tsaritsino Museum-Reserve in Moscow houses a unique collection of lacquer miniatures by Uzbek artists. In the elegant and graceful images on the boxes, the scenes of "One Thousand and One Nights" ("Shakhrizoda's Tales," Munira Sotiboldiyeva), scenes of everyday life over tea ("Suhbat," Mirhamid Sobirov), and the scene of preparing kebab ("Kabob," Munira Sotiboldiyeva) come to life before our eyes. The uniqueness and uniqueness of Uzbek lacquer miniature are fully reflected in the works of Khurshid Nazirov. The ornamental covers of the "Artists" and "Poet" boxes resemble book miniatures: the images are smooth, the colors are calm and harmonious, and the design is compact and elegant. Today, the art of lacquer miniature on stone paper is still in great demand. Artists in the field of applied arts use this opportunity to achieve their goals and enrich the modern art of Uzbekistan with their works.