Kate Davitashvili

My name is Ketevan Davitashvili, also known in the art world as Rockate. I currently live in Borjomi - a small town on the edge of a forest, surrounded by pine trees and moss. I get inspired, learn, observe the nature - all the layers, organic shapes, beauty in the chaos. I also love finding the unusual combinations and connections with the human-made material world too - using the things that weren't intended to be used in art, occasionally.

I grew up in Tbilisi, Georgia. I was born in 1993, growing up during long periods without electricity, gas and water, collecting twigs for our woodstove, cutting snowflakes out of paper to create intricate shades by the candlelight... Playing outside in the midst of trash, black smoke or rubber tire bonfires, and occasional violence, I found beauty and interest in a multitude of things - burying flower petals under glass, creating "paint" from sawdust, noticing patterns on old metal sheets... I was also always drawn to art, had access to some art supplies at home and enjoying diving into the world of shapes.

I was always waiting for some big event to get back to my art, until it bubbled up and started flowing out of me, and I started sketching almost daily, wherever I was, whatever I was ...

My journey took me through journalism and archaeology studies, digging into stories of the past and how we communicate them. Although I ventured into graphic design at the academy of arts for a year, it wasn’t the right fit. My true calling was in the free, unrestricted expression of painting and sketching, which I’ve dedicated myself to, developing my style through constant practice and observation.

My work has been part of several group exhibitions, like those at the Puppet Gallery of Georgia and other local venues. Though I’ve yet to host a solo exhibition, it’s something I’m working towards. Over the years, I’ve started selling my art internationally, grateful for the opportunity to share my vision with a wider audience.