My father in law, sculptor Aslan Rustamov, who is originally from Sheki has dear sculptor friend, whom he studied together with in Baku, Albert Mustafayev, who happens to be originally from Sheki too. Aslan Rustamov, Albert Mustafayev and late Gorhmaz Sujaddinov worked together on one of the most prominent fountains of Baku called "Bahram-Gur".
When we visit Sheki together with my in-laws in summer his friend travels to his relatives in Sheki and of course we meet up there.
This summer when we were expecting uncle Albert at our place we saw him coming in with two flowers beauty of which it's hard to describe. I knew that I was in love with magnolia since I saw the tree in parks of Baku and also at my uncle's. But this flower was there in his hands and so beautiful. I would say unbelievably or almost unbearably beautiful if you know what I mean...
It appeared that he brought two flowers from old magnolia tree at his relatives that was full in blossom - one flower for me and one for my mother in law. What other presents you would expect from an artist! Amazing!
All the time we were in Sheki Uncle Albert and his relatives spoiled us with flowers. The flowers that smell great too opened in water very often quite quickly though and I started to worry that I would get used to this beauty and start appreciating it less...
We saw grand tree at their garden later too and it was simply magnificent.
Today I want to share with you the photos of those flowers.
Flower that I am in love with...beautiful magnolia...
Friends that can appreciate beauty. Sculptors Aslan Rustamov, my father in law on left and Albert Mustafayev enjoying tea and memories in dear Sheki.
