On October 18, the Tbilisi Architects and Sculptors Association unveiled the exhibition "Georgian Sculpture - Reflection of the Present" at the Merab Berdzenishvili International Cultural Center "Muza." Marking the culmination of the "Sculpture Festival-2023," the exhibition featured approximately 50 works created over the past three years by Georgian sculptors, both within the country and internationally. These pieces, selected through a pre-announced competition, were showcased until October 22.
The inaugural "Sculpture Festival 2023," organized by the Association of Architects and Sculptors of Tbilisi, received financial backing from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of Georgia. The festival included diverse activities such as an exhibition featuring works by Georgian sculptor Nikoloz Kandelaki, sculptural displays by children and adolescents, a student symposium, and the international exhibition "Urban Expression - in the creativity of student sculptors." Educational-cognitive lectures and discussions were also integrated into the festival's program.
Foreign artists visited the country as part of the festival, fostering creative connections and contributing to the promotion of Georgian sculpture.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth of Georgia played a pivotal role in realizing the "Sculpture Festival - 2023," with the festival's partner being the Georgian Culture Foundation. Sponsorship was provided by companies including "Sokar," "Knauf," and "Caparoli," and the public broadcaster served as the event's information supporter.
The exhibition featured a diverse range of sculptures, including those created using traditional methods and those generated by special computer programs. Some sculptures were physically produced using 3D printers, while others were experienced in the "virtual space" on monitors within the exhibition hall. Additionally, spatial compositions in "augmented reality" could be viewed by scanning QR codes using AR technology.
The display included works by established artists and emerging talents who experimented with innovative materials and digital media alongside traditional techniques. Notably, the event featured both Georgian sculptors and foreign contributors.
