Abduction of Europa Painting

Giorgi Kukhalashvili is a Georgian artist. He lives and works in Tbilisi. He was born in famous georgian painter's family in 1982. He's founder of of the organization " Language of Art ". 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 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 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. 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. Giorgi Kukhalashvili's works have been exhibited in the following countries: Georgia, Netherlands, Russia, France, Belgium,Germany and the USA. The art experts recognize him as a high professional artist, with a very peculiar technique and pictorial language. His paintings charge with a strong, positive energy. Along with the artistic value Giorgi Kukhalashvili’s works bear a social function as well.