Dragon over the City

Born in 1968 in the USSR, Gulshat Sobgaida began her immersion in the art world by studying at the Chelyabinsk Art College, which she successfully graduated from in 1991. This laid the foundation for her subsequent rise in the world of graphic design. After college, Gulshat directed her talents towards graphic design. For 16 years, she served as a lead designer in an advertising agency, demonstrating her skills and originality. In 2007, she joined the “International Union of Designers” in Moscow, opening new horizons in her professional life. From 2008 to 2012, she continued her education at the Russian State Professional-Pedagogical University, specializing in Art Design. In 2012, Gulshat founded her own Art Studio, where she began teaching the art of drawing to both children and adults. Concurrently, she developed her skill in painting, especially in oil painting techniques. From 2019, Gulshat began creating a series of works with a unique authorial painting technique. Her works have been featured in numerous collective and personal exhibitions, including at the Museum of Design and Architecture (2021, 2022, 2023) and the Union of Architects of Russia (2021, 2023). Gulshat Sobgaida's creativity has gained recognition not only in Russia but also abroad, with works in private collections in Singapore, Georgia, and Russia.