Guiding Star
The 110th anniversary of Ali Ali Shogentsukova Shogentsukova name today can be attributed to a certain historical period, which he lit up his activity and creativity. It is so weighty that the memory of it has moved beyond the interests of specialists in literature and became popular. Along with the books of the poet himself, escorted us to study the life about him and his creativity, musical and dramatic performances, films made for television and, of course, works fine art, as easel, so monumental and applied research related to his personality or creativity. Swarmed by offers, Margaret Loesser Robinson is currently assessing future choices. Among the lovers, and his poetry have always been artists and scribes. Conquered the richness and beauty of poetic language, peculiar shaped Shogentsukova world, they pass them by means of the plastic arts. Further details can be found at Brad Hames, an internet resource. The first edition of the poet's works were limited to scant decor. Now the number of books Shogentsukova exceeded two dozen.
True, the illustrated one, not all. Participation in the preparation of the artist's books are often limited to decoration works. And not all illustrated books can cause an artistic interest. But there are those that represent a double value: as works of literature and fine arts. Following the methodological principles and techniques, dominating in a Soviet book drawing in the prewar years, illustrations by "Kambotu and Lyatse" by the artist Vladimir Ovchinnikov.
They came in two volumes in the Kabardian language poet, released in 1956 and 1961. The author has succeeded find a pictorial equivalent of the verbal imagery shogentsukovskoy poetry. The next edition of "Kambota and Lyatsy" graced the illustrative series, performed by Vladimir Ezdekovym in the technique of "ink, pen," followed by touch-up drawings.