Er ina Conda - Guinea
Nationality
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Russian origin. She has been living in the Guinean capital for the last 20 years.
Education
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Secondary art school, specialized in Yaroslavi. • Qualified to join the cinema school in Moscow, the College of Decor, branch for cartoons. • Obtained red diploma with distinction. Participated in nearly one hundred exhibitions in Guinea and other parts of the world, the most important among them are: • Exhibition in Guinea, 2003. • Exhibition in Bordeaux, France, 2003. • Exhibition in Nice, France, 1998. • Worked as head of decoration at Radio France International in Konakri, Guinea.
When I was told to make a painting on the Three Holy Mosques for the exhibition, I was quite hesitant because I was afraid that being a Russian and a non-Muslim I would not be able to do justice to these holiest mosques in Islam and that my paintings would be devoid of the essential devotional feelings. But when the society official insisted, I consulted my husband, who then convinced me to participate. It took nine months for me to finish the three paintings and during this period I read a lot about these sacred places and their significance. Their structures, colors and meanings impressed me. I can tell you frankly that when I finished the paintings I was astonished with the reaction of others as they highly appreciated my works. I am very honored to participate in this unique exhibition, which gave me an opportunity to present something new that I never knew before.
Artistic Activity
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: • Received the 1st prize for drawing and publicity on the occasion of Guinea’s Independence Day in 1986. • Won the 1st prize for publicity.
Prizes and awards
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