​​Davit is a Georgian-American artist whose practice explores self-knowledge, transformation, and the interconnectedness between inner and outer worlds. His work serves as a meditation on the fluid nature of identity, shaped by his lived experiences as a queer immigrant and the cultural narratives that continue to inform his perspective.
Born and raised in the war-torn Republic of Georgia, Davit immigrated to New York City in 2011. He spent over a decade working full-time in the travel industry while cultivating his artistic voice in his free time. In 2022, he made a transformative shift, leaving corporate life to embrace his path in art. He earned his Master of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) in 2024.
Influenced by the natural world, Byzantine iconography, mythology, and Indigenous traditions, Davit weaves these inspirations into a symbolic and intuitive language. His abstract compositions—rich in vibration, rhythm, and texture—explore the tensions between opposing forces such as stillness and motion, meaning and absurdity, and presence and absence. Through this interplay, his work becomes a contemplative space for reflecting on self-knowledge, human connection, and belonging in an ever-changing world.
Artist Statement
"My artistic practice encompasses different media, all exploring the multifaceted journey of self-knowledge in its visible and invisible dimensions. I view introspection as a pathway to personal growth and societal transformation. Drawing inspiration from nature, indigenous traditions, mythology, and psychology, I examine the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of human existence.
My work is deeply personal and has been shaped by significant cultural and professional transitions. Growing up as a refugee in crisis-stricken Georgia, where art was undervalued, I initially pursued practical studies to support my family through poverty and war trauma. After immigrating to the United States, I navigated life as a queer immigrant, far removed from my roots.
My art addresses themes of identity and transformation by blending abstraction and figuration, often employing allegory and symbolism. Materials such as mirrors, magnets, metal, concrete, found objects, and recycled canvases convey self-reflection, attraction and repulsion, metamorphosis, and the layers of complexity of personal history.
I use archetypes from psychology and mythology to provoke dialogue about the hidden aspects of the human psyche. By referencing these universal symbols, I connect personal experiences with collective narratives, highlighting shared elements of our subconscious.
My work tells a story and fosters connections that transcend societal divides, encouraging viewers to engage in conversations that challenge preconceived notions and embrace the complexity of the human condition".
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