My Journey
Levan Lagidze, My Journey 2019 series, oil on canvas, each work 35 x 32cm
I feel like I’m creating a mosaic from these small paintings. It is an interesting journey, bringing it to life. Each piece is independent and yet an integral part of the whole. I feel an excitement, a happy feeling throughout the process. Creating this mosaic is a puzzle that is inspiring and freeing.
Let’s be directed by this motto: ‘Let’s create something great - and even better’.”
— LEVAN LAGIDZE
Conceived in 2019, this series of gem-like and playful small works urges the collector to create a mosaic according to their imagination and feelings. The title references Lagidze’s own creative journey and captures his philosophy of sharing experiences in harmony and gratitude.
I believe that in today’s world art carries a mission for harmonious existence and happiness. A relationship with painting is a participation in this infinite happy game.”
— LEVAN LAGIDZE
The rhythmic use of line and colour creates a mesmerising harmony while the canvases reflect the multicoloured nature of the world, with blocks of colour both at the forefront and hidden to be discovered by the viewer.
Each painting is worked on day and night – instead of leaving his studio, Lagidze invites friends and family to visit him whilst he works. Sometimes providing a ‘party like’ atmosphere for his creative process.
Inside every square of Levan Lagidze’s work is a separate universe. His world, his art, is a great galaxy. Perceiving his paintings depends upon distance ... as one moves ever closer one’s approach seems endless and one discovers ever more numerous and increasingly minute universes within.”
— NANA JORJADZE, THE ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED GEORGIAN FILM DIRECTOR AND SCRIPTWRITER
Levan Lagidze is one of Georgia’s most significant living artists, with work in permanent collections of major museums worldwide. Heralded as a legend by many, and a philosopher by others – generous yet reclusive, expansive yet hidden, inspirational yet humble.
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COOL FACT
Lagidze’s abstract paintings amplify the rich, cultural essence of his home country. Here you see Georgia come alive with hidden colours and deep textures.