Gabriel Velijanashvili

Gabriel Velijanashvili was born in Georgia, a country where everything is constantly changing and one must adapt. His work reflects these transformations by expressing human emotions and feelings: happiness, sadness, pain, regret. His art is rooted in human emotions, where deep pain is transformed into positive development.

Gabriel’s artwork is eclectic not only in style but also in the materials he uses. His paintings are highly realistic, yet the interplay of abstract shapes on the surface makes his work compelling and unique. He incorporates diverse materials such as rope, thread, fabric, sawdust, glue, and oil paints, creating distinctive textures and emotional depth in each piece.

His aim is to show that hand-crafted art is unrepeatable and can never be replicated by artificial intelligence or computers. Each canvas is a living, symbolic, and emotional journey where tradition meets modern expression.

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1986 – Graduated from Gori Art School
- 1986–1990 – Studied at Tuganov Tskhinvali Art High School, specializing as Artist Decorator
- 1995 – Graduated from Tbilisi State Academy of Art with a degree as Monumental-Decorator Artist

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In 1997, Gabriel Velijanashvili became a member of the Union of Artists of Georgia, after which he began actively participating in numerous group and thematic exhibitions. He held personal exhibitions in 1998 and 2002, both of which attracted significant attention.

Since then, his works have been systematically presented in annual exhibitions and art projects, both in Georgia and internationally. Gabriel collaborates with cultural organizations and exhibition spaces, ensuring that his art reaches a wider audience.

His artworks are part of private collections in Georgia and abroad. Collectors value his art for its symbolic meaning and emotional depth, while his collaborations with organizations provide opportunities for his works to be consistently showcased in professional and public contexts.