Avaz Bobokhanovich Sharipov. Contemporary Uzbek artist. Member of the Artists Union of Uzbekistan. In 1989 graduated from the Samarkand State Institute of Architecture and Construction, specialising as an architect. Since 1989 worked as an artist-designer in the Samarkand branch of the Art Fund of Uzbekistan. Lives and works in Samarkand as a teacher of the department of ‘Fine Arts’ in SamGASI. Participant of international competitions and exhibitions. Sharipov Avaz Bobokhonovich's works are characterised by a variety of styles, and some paintings can also be referred to expressionism.