Giorgi Kukhalashvili

Biography

In 2002 he finished Iakob Nikoladze Art College, painting department. In 1998, in the period of his study at Art College, Giorgi Kukhalashvili created his work titled "Entering Jerusalem", which outlined his artistic aspirations and interest in the religious topics. Later in 2000 he finished his painting "Christmas Mystery", which up to the present day occupies special place in his creative work.

In 2005 in parallel of his study at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts Giorgi Kukhalashvili opened his studio in old Tbilisi historical 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 creative work of the Union. From 2010 Giorgi Kukhalashvili, together with the creative group, starts implementation of various important artistic projects. He intensively participates in the cultural life of Georgia and presents his works both in Georgia and beyond its borders.

Creative work

Main artistic sphere of Giorgi Kukhalashvili embrace such religious-mystery topics, as: mystery of Calvary, descent from the cross, Lamb of God, requiem, Cross of Baraba, Last Judgement, the Last Supper, Mystery of Ascension, etc. Main peculiarity of these multi-figure compositions is originality and diversity of multiple facets. Compositions of lyrical-allegorical content should also be stressed in the artist's creative work, such as Don Quixote, carnival, casino, failed performance, etc.

Exhibitions and awards

2015 – for special contribution into the art Giorgi Kukhalashvili was awarded the title of Young Professional Artist;

2014 – "New Life". The project was implemented together with the Fund "Iavnana" of Paata Burchuladze and Zurab Tsereteli Modern Art Museum. Giorgi and his friends presented their works to support "Iavnana" beneficiaries;

2013 – "Tbilisi and Tbilisi Citizens", Young artists made portraits of honored art workers in painting and sculpture. The exhibition of the present portraits was arranged in the Georgian National Museum. Within the project a documentary was made and the catalogue was published;

2011 – Group exhibition of young artists "Meeting of Past and Present" in the "Karvasla" Tbilisi History Museum;

2011 – Giorgi Kukhalashvili won the competition " World of Leo Tolstoy ", As the first place owner he was invited to "Yasnaya Polyana" by Vladimir Tolstoy, great grandson of Leo Tolstoy, where the great writer had spent an important part of his life.

Personal Exhibitions

2015 – Chardin Art Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia;

2014 – Museum of History "Karvasla", Tbilisi, Georgia;

2012 – Gallery "Gremi", Saint Petersburg, Russia;

2009 – Gallery "Vernissage", Tbilisi, Georgia.