Irakli Ochiauri (November 20, 1924 – December 4, 2015) was a renowned Georgian sculptor, goldsmith, painter, and graphic artist. A graduate of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1951, where he studied sculpture under the guidance of masters such as Silovan Kakabadze, Jakob Nikoladze, and Vasil Shukhaev, Ochiauri played a pivotal role in the revival of Georgian repoussé metalwork. His diploma work, Vazha-Pshavela, supervised by Jakob Nikoladze, remains a hallmark of his early career.
A laureate of the USSR State Prize (1971) and People's Artist of Georgia (1978), Ochiauri’s artistic achievements spanned a wide range of mediums, including painting, graphic arts, portraiture, sculpture, and monumental decorative art. His works are distinguished by their expressive plasticity, dynamic rhythm, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Participating in exhibitions since 1953, Ochiauri's creations are held in prestigious collections, including the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Seattle Art Museum, and private collections in Japan, the USA, and numerous other countries. His influence extends beyond his artistic contributions; he also served as a professor at the Georgian Polytechnic Institute, inspiring generations of artists. Ochiauri's work continues to symbolize the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation in Georgian art.
Irakli Ochiauri’s art embodies a seamless fusion of modernist abstraction and traditional Georgian iconography. His mastery across diverse mediums—ranging from repoussé metalwork to painting and sculpture—demonstrates both technical brilliance and innovative vision. Ochiauri’s work draws heavily on Georgian cultural heritage, incorporating folkloric and mythological motifs while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens.
Characterized by fluid lines, dynamic forms, and an intricate interplay of light and shadow, his compositions evoke a sense of movement and emotional depth. Through a sophisticated use of texture and color, Ochiauri crafts narratives that explore themes of resilience, identity, and spirituality. His ability to balance universal human concerns with deeply personal and cultural expressions positions him as a transformative figure in modern Georgian art, bridging the past and present with profound originality and symbolic richness.
Irakli Ochiauri (November 20, 1924 – December 4, 2015) was a renowned Georgian sculptor, goldsmith, painter, and graphic artist. A graduate of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1951, where he studied sculpture under the guidance of masters such as Silovan Kakabadze, Jakob Nikoladze, and Vasil Shukhaev, Ochiauri played a pivotal role in the revival of Georgian repoussé metalwork. His diploma work, Vazha-Pshavela, supervised by Jakob Nikoladze, remains a hallmark of his early career.
A laureate of the USSR State Prize (1971) and People's Artist of Georgia (1978), Ochiauri’s artistic achievements spanned a wide range of mediums, including painting, graphic arts, portraiture, sculpture, and monumental decorative art. His works are distinguished by their expressive plasticity, dynamic rhythm, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Participating in exhibitions since 1953, Ochiauri's creations are held in prestigious collections, including the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Seattle Art Museum, and private collections in Japan, the USA, and numerous other countries. His influence extends beyond his artistic contributions; he also served as a professor at the Georgian Polytechnic Institute, inspiring generations of artists. Ochiauri's work continues to symbolize the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation in Georgian art.
Irakli Ochiauri’s art embodies a seamless fusion of modernist abstraction and traditional Georgian iconography. His mastery across diverse mediums—ranging from repoussé metalwork to painting and sculpture—demonstrates both technical brilliance and innovative vision. Ochiauri’s work draws heavily on Georgian cultural heritage, incorporating folkloric and mythological motifs while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens.
Characterized by fluid lines, dynamic forms, and an intricate interplay of light and shadow, his compositions evoke a sense of movement and emotional depth. Through a sophisticated use of texture and color, Ochiauri crafts narratives that explore themes of resilience, identity, and spirituality. His ability to balance universal human concerns with deeply personal and cultural expressions positions him as a transformative figure in modern Georgian art, bridging the past and present with profound originality and symbolic richness.
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