collage, acrylic, ink, coloured pencils on paperGallery Artbeat
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The artwork features a striking contrast between the lush, verdant foliage and the geometric, checkered pattern in pastel shades of purple. The composition is dominated by the vibrant green leaves, which create a natural, organic backdrop. Emerging from the checkered pattern are two whimsical, cartoon-like figures - a small creature and a larger, ghostly presence, suggesting a sense of playfulness and imagination. The distinctive style and techniques employed, such as the use of bold colors and stylized forms, give the piece a contemporary, surreal quality. This artwork might reflect the artist's exploration of the juxtaposition between the natural and the artificial, inviting the viewer to engage with the interplay of these elements. ...
Tamar Botchorishvili’s work is a deeply reflective exploration of self-awareness and understanding. Utilizing graphic drawings alongside mixed-media objects, she creates narratives that intertwine past experiences, emotional complexities, and uncertain futures. Her artworks, which include small-scale sculptures and intricate drawings, often embody a playful, toy-like aesthetic that contrasts with the weighty themes she addresses. These themes encompass family relationships, societal structures, the human body and sexuality, mortality, and the subconscious mind. Rooted in both personal memories and broader collective experiences, Botchorishvili’s pieces evolve as they engage with multiple layers of meaning and interpretation. Her practice examines fundamental societal issues, using vibrant, whimsical forms to transform serious and sometimes dramatic contexts into accessible, thought-provoking works. This juxtaposition between lightness and gravity encourages viewers to reflect on the complexities of human existence with empathy and curiosity. Through this balance, Botchorishvili invites a dialogue that reveals how joy and struggle coexist within life’s narratives, making her art both intimate and universally resonant. ...
Gallery Artbeat is a pioneering contemporary art gallery based in Tbilisi, Georgia representing mid-career and emerging Georgian artists.
Between 2014-2017 the gallery started its journey as a project space, a moving gallery using a shipping container for site-specific exhibitions to introduce contemporary art in peripheral locations where museums and galleries don't function. In October 2017 the gallery found it's permanent home in the heart of Tbilisi.
The gallery has a significant presence on the international art scene, collaborating with major institutions and museums and taking part in art fairs such as NADA Miami, Untitled Miami, Art Dubai, Artissima, Art Cologne.
Our aim is to support artists throughout their artistic journeys, foster cultural activities both locally and abroad, collaborate with international galleries and organisations and mark Georgia on an international art map. ...
