Tamara Kvesitadze (b. 1968 in Tbilisi, Georgia) creates work rooted as much in ancient culture and mythology as in surrealism. In her work violence and sexuality converge; faces, masks and fragmented bodies symbolize the inner turmoil of the modern individual, its feelings, its pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, its fears and hopes. Kvesitadze follows a deep emotional current within all her sculptures and installations. Significantly influenced by Giacometti, della Francesca as well as Arte Povera she combines latest technical possibilities with activating traditions of her own country, a coming together of East and West. She questions human individuality and the individual’s relation with its fellow human beings and the tension in the relationship between genders. She achieved international appeal through her work with kinetic sculptures, making movement the essence of her creativity. Tamara has exhibited internationally in art fairs, in solo exhibitions and group presentations, including the Venice Biennale in 2007 and 2011. Her work can be found in major public and private collections in France, USA, Germany, UK, Vietnam, China and Georgia. In 2018 Tamara Kvesitadze became one of the few international artists to have a virtual exhibition on Google Arts and Culture, an online platform featuring content from some of the world’s leading museums and archives. In 2019 she was profiled by the BBC World Service program “In the Studio”, which followed the process of creating the 18-meter kinetic outdoor public sculpture “Sigh” in Wuxi, China.
