Schachnas Aghayeva, the artist known professionally as Schachnas, explores the boundaries of art through her captivating and multidisciplinary works. Born on July 25, 1984, in Azerbaijan, Schachnas has a rich educational background, including a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Azerbaijan State Art Academy, which has greatly influenced her artistic journey. 

Schachnas’s artistry extends beyond conventional norms, as seen in her participation in prestigious art fairs and exhibitions globally. Her works have found homes in esteemed museums such as the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts and the Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts. Noteworthy appearances include showcases at the Baku International Contemporary Art Biennale and the Guanlan International Print Biennial in China. She has also made significant contributions to solo exhibitions at various venues and has been featured in numerous group exhibitions at prestigious locations. 

Schachnas’s artworks are characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and profound symbolism, inviting viewers to explore realms of imagination and emotion. Pieces like “Is it me?” and “Personal search” demonstrate her mastery of mediums such as sanguine, sepia, embroidery, and fibrous paper. Through her commitment to pushing boundaries and her dedication to her craft, Schachnas continually captivates audiences worldwide, challenging perceptions and inspiring new perspectives with her art. 

Additionally, Schachnas exclusively represents women in her artwork, incorporating recurrent motifs such as long hair, which symbolizes female attempts to organize their lives through intimate care, and protuberant chests reminiscent of those drawn by Louise Bourgeois. Her stylized images of nude women, situated between abstraction and figuration, reflect changing identities and evolving notions of sexual freedom in contemporary society. By confronting preconceptions of gender and the male gaze, Schachnas aims to influence the future formation of female perception by women themselves and humanity as a whole, pushing the aesthetic framework of femininity in traditional societies.