The Caucasus and Circassian culture in Sasa Meshezova’s art

Mountain landscapes, traditional dress, horses and dance.

Scenes of home

Mountains, forests and village life recur throughout the collection. Landscapes sit alongside riders, families and dancing couples, bringing nature, everyday life and traditions into the same composition.

Details that hold a composition together

Look at the costumes, gestures, placement of figures and the role of the horse within an image. These details give each composition its own rhythm. Website titles help visitors navigate the collection; contact the artist to learn the story behind a particular work.

Meet the artist

Sasa Bilyalovna was born in Psauchye-Dakhe in the Khabez district. The About the Artist page introduces her creative journey and connection to her home region. Workshops in Cherkessk offer an opportunity to explore the material and ask questions.