Davit Botchorishvili is a Georgian-born artist based in Lincoln, Massachusetts, whose work delves into the complexities of self-identity and existence. Informed by his experiences, Davit employs symbolic metaphors and various materials to explore themes rooted in personal history, memory, and transformation.
Inspired by Nature, Byzantine, and Indigenous art, Davit imagines a visual language that bridges cultural specificity with universal human experiences. His art portrays identity as fluid and ever-evolving, reflecting the self within an inner and outer world of constant change.
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"As an artist and observer, I explore the visible and invisible aspects of the self, embracing them as essential forces for personal growth and societal transformation. By blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches and creatively repurposing materials, I draw inspiration from nature’s inherent wisdom—its intricate patterns, rhythmic cadences, and resonant frequencies. These natural elements guide my exploration of the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychic dimensions of human experience, reflecting the duality of existence and the tension between motion and stillness.
The significant challenges facing humanity today—such as the climate crisis, wars, addiction, and poverty—stem from a superficial understanding of ourselves and a disconnection from our authentic nature and the planet. These issues arise from a lack of awareness of the self and psyche, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of what lies beyond the veil of ego and how to align body, mind, and soul for harmony and balance.
My art serves as both a personal exploration and a collective reflection, shaped by my journey from a war-torn Georgia (East Europe & West Asia), marked by conflict and economic collapse, to my experiences as a queer immigrant in the United States. Through predominantly abstract forms infused with elements of realism, I examine themes of Self-identity and transformation. My mission is to create works that inspire viewers to question their identities in relation to the environment, diverse cultures, and varying realities, finding shared connections beyond illusionary divides. By engaging thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuition, my art strives to bridge gaps, nurture understanding, and foster a collective path toward balance."
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