Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov officially launched the work of sculptors at the III International Sculpture Symposium "Tashkent-2024."

The ceremony was attended by Akmal Nur, Chairman of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, Ibrahim Valikhodjaev, Chairman of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan, as well as international and local sculptors and media representatives.

The sculptures created by Uzbek and international artists from 14 countries, focusing on the environment and climate change, will be displayed in Tashkent and at the Central Asian University of Environmental Studies and Climate Change (Green University).

"My work, titled ‘Three Aspects of Water,’ symbolizes our life. It is very interesting to create an image of water in solid material. My task is to create a recognizable and intriguing symbol, where everyone can understand my message and idea, and reflect on what we can do for nature and how to preserve it for future generations," said Viktor Kopach, a sculptor from Belarus.

The III International Sculpture Symposium "Tashkent-2024" is taking place from 10 August to 10 September.