Ykylas Shaikhiyev. 25.12.1994, contemporary artist, Born in Kyzylorda region, Kazakhstan. Lives and works in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Graduated from KazNPU named after Abai, specialty «Painting». At the moment studies at the magistracy KazNPU named after Abai, specialty «Art critic», Almaty, Kazakhstan.
His art path began in 2016, taking part in the international competition «Shabyt» on painting, Astana, Kazakhstan
At the moment he is experimenting in different areas of contemporary art: painting, videoart, installation, performance, ready made.
The artist's works were presented at exhibitions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.