Tamar Botchorishvili: Beyond the Hills
6th February, 2025 – 30th March, 2025
Gallery Artbeat
Pavle Ingorokva st. 14, 0108,
Tbilisi, Georgia
“In my latest figurative works, I explore the complexity of the human body and its intricate nature. I particularly emphasize the nude body as a form of expression and empowerment. The compositions are not narrative but are entirely built on symbols. The portraits create a collective image rather than portraying individual identities. Through this approach, I provoke the viewer to reflect on how they perceive themselves and others.
One of the recurring body parts in my work is the ‘breast,’ a symbol that carries multiple meanings. It is often viewed as an object of sexuality and desire, but also as something sacred and nurturing, as in breastfeeding. It becomes a symbol of longing, reflecting my perspective on autonomy and respect, inviting the viewer to engage with their own perceptions of identity and the body’s image.
The breast serves as a powerful metaphor for freedom, representing liberation from societal expectations related to sexuality and the body’s usage. Through this series, I aim to dismantle cultural and social stigmas that continue to complicate women’s lives and hinder their participation in civic, social, and political spheres.
If we attempt to envision the future, it becomes even clearer that we must consider how the roles and functions of women—and people in general—will evolve, what challenges we will face, and how these transformations will reshape our relationship with ourselves and our bodies.
With this exhibition, I raise these questions and invite the viewer to engage in this reflection, to imagine a future where freedom, autonomy, and self-determination are fundamental. In this context, our understanding of the body and identity is a deeply personal journey rather than a collective one, moving toward an inclusive and empowered society.”
About Tamar Botchorishvili
Tamar Botchorishvili (b. 1980, Kutaisi) creates artworks that represent an attempt at self-reflection and self-understanding. Her graphic drawings and objects, made through the combination of different materials and techniques, tell stories of past experiences, personal drama, and an uncertain future.
Her body of work includes small-sized sculptures and drawings. On one hand, these artworks embrace a sense of cheerfulness and playful (toy-like) aesthetics, but on the other, they address themes such as family and society, body and sexuality, death, and the subconscious.
The works take form from personal and collective experiences, evolving according to the meaning of different narratives. They speak about fundamental issues that exist across all levels of society, transforming dramatic contexts into playful and engaging artistic forms.
Tamar Botchorishvili: Beyond the Hills opens on the 6th of February, 2025 until the 30th of March, 2025 at Gallery Artbeat
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