“Clay is a memory vessel that is ready to be turned into a form”
– Lia Bagrationi
Lia Bagrationi (1957) Lia Bagrationi is a contemporary Georgian artist and a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC). She co-founded the Georgian Ceramic Art and Craft Foundation and The Clay Office and is an associate professor at the Tbilisi State Arts Academy. Her works are preserved in both local and international collections.
Renowned for her plethora of innovative ideas and experimental works, Bagrationi approaches the elemental issues of time, space, and human existence with a deeply philosophical lens. Her artistic vision manifests across diverse mediums and materials, including clay objects, mixed media installations, fabrics, paintings, and drawings.
“The installation Mirror Reflections of Vanishing Cities tells a story of past and present, everlasting power games, fatal decisions, and their anonymous victims through minimalistic forms. It is a small scale and at the same time very expressive drama.”
– Khatuna Khabuliani
Art Critic
“The View from My Window” series features the recurring perspective from the artist’s residence, meticulously captured on canvas. The focal point of this series is a piece depicting the view from her studio window. Bagrationi’s dynamic palette and varied forms create vivid and evocative scenes in her landscapes. Her use of carefully designed borders enhances the composition, guiding the viewer’s gaze and immersing them in her unique horizon.
Selected Exhibition:
Frieze N9 Cork Street 2024
