Sagynbek Ulanov

Biography

My name is Sagynbek Ulanov, and I am a director and art director from Kyrgyzstan, born and raised in the northern village Kochkor. In my works, I strive to reinterpret the cultural heritage of Central Asia, blending traditional imagery with a modern artistic language. My main goal is to reveal the depth and uniqueness of the nomadic being, revive lost visual codes and historical symbols. I explore questions on the influence of the colonial past on the region’s culture, and the relationship between mythology and contemporary reality. As a director and art director, I pay special attention to details: costumes, scenography, color schemes, and overall atmosphere. This allows me to create visual...