Giorgi Kukhalashvili

Georgian Contemporary Art by Giorgi Kukhalashvili - Column

2019

Giorgi Kukhalashvili is a Georgian artist born in 1982 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. He's the founder of the organization “Language of Art”. In 2002, he finished Iakob Nikoladze Art College in Tbilisi. In 1998, during the period of his study at Art College, Giorgi Kukhalashvili created his work titled “Entering Jerusalem” which outlined his artistic aspirations and interest in religious topics. Later in 2000, he finished his painting “Christmas Mystery” which up to the present day occupies a special place in his creative work. In 2005, in parallel with his study at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts Giorgi Kukhalashvili opened his studio in the old Tbilisi historic district and started intensive activities. In 2007 he finished Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, painting department. In 2010 on the basis of his studio, he founded the Union of Young Artists “Language of Art”. Numerous young artists and sculptors joined the creative work of the group. In 2010 Giorgi Kukhalashvili, together with the creative group, started the implementation of various important artistic projects. He intensively participates in the cultural life in Georgia and presents his works both in his native country and beyond its borders. The main artistic sphere of Giorgi Kukhalashvili embraces such religious-mystery topics, such as Mystery of Calvary, Descent From the Cross, Lamb of God, Requiem, Cross of Baraba, Last Judgement, the Last Supper, Mystery of Ascension, etc. Compositions of lyrical-allegorical content should also be stressed in the artist’s creative works such as Don Quixote, carnival, casino, failed performance, etc. Giorgi Kukhalashvili's works have been exhibited in many countries such as Georgia, Netherlands, Russia, France, Belgium, Germany, and the USA. Art experts recognize him as a recognized artist with a very peculiar technique and pictorial language. His paintings charge with strong, positive energy. Along with the artistic value Giorgi Kukhalashvili’s works bear a social and political function as well.