Merab Khutashili, a distinguished Georgian sculptor, was born on November 7, 1985, in Tbilisi, Georgia, into the family of Lev Bayakhchev, an Honored Artist of Georgia. In 2004, he graduated from Public School #44 and pursued his passion for sculpture at the Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. There, he specialized in Easel Sculpture within the Faculty of Monumental Plastic Arts and Fine Arts, earning a Master's degree in 2011.
Khutashili has been an active member of the Union of Artists of Georgia since 2011 and joined the League of Artists of Georgia in 2016. Since his academic years, he has participated in numerous international exhibitions and projects, establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Georgian sculpture.
Merab Khutashvili’s sculptures seamlessly blend classical elegance with modern abstraction, creating a distinctive artistic voice deeply rooted in Georgian heritage and universal themes. His mastery of bronze casting, with its reflective surfaces and dynamic forms, amplifies the visual and emotional impact of his works. Drawing from mythological and allegorical subjects such as Icarus and the Golden Fleece, Khutashvili crafts narratives of aspiration, resilience, and transcendence.
His style is characterized by flowing lines, elongated forms, and the strategic use of negative space, which instills a sense of movement and lightness in his sculptures. The polished surfaces interact with light to cast dramatic reflections and shadows, enhancing their three-dimensionality and inviting tactile engagement. Through the synthesis of symbolic abstraction and classical motifs, Khutashvili reinterprets timeless stories in a contemporary aesthetic, making his works resonant with both traditional and modern audiences.
Conceptually, Khutashvili explores themes of ambition, balance, and the human condition, presenting sculptures that evoke awe, introspection, and intellectual curiosity. His ability to fuse technical precision with profound narrative depth positions him as a leading figure in contemporary Georgian sculpture, celebrated for his innovative approach and cultural relevance
2006: Munich, Germany.
2007: Roses Revolution Monument, Mziuri, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2011: Georgian Alphabet Monument, Art Hall, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2011: Lev Tolstoy 160th Jubilee, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2013: International Creative Union of Georgian Artists, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2014: "Georgian Artists," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: Baia Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: "Spring," Georgian State Folklore Center, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: "Autumn," Georgian State Folklore Center, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "Georgian Artists for Zig," Georgian Literature Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "The Essence of Sculpture in the Modern World," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "Art Ball," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "100 Minds," Georgian National University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2020: "Autograph," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2021: "Tbilisi Art," "Autumn," "Snowflakes," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2022: Belgium and Luxembourg (Certificate).
2022: "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," "Chirstmas Exhibition," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2022: "Three Generations of Georgian Sculptors," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Spring," Gallery "Separate Space," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Summer," Silk Museum - Silk Factory Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Autumn," Gallery "Separate Space," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Christmas Exhibition," Silk Museum - Silk Factory Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Georgian Sculpture – Reflection of the Present," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2024: "Autumn," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2024: "Georgian Sculpture – Contemporary Interpretations 2024," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
Merab Khutashili, a distinguished Georgian sculptor, was born on November 7, 1985, in Tbilisi, Georgia, into the family of Lev Bayakhchev, an Honored Artist of Georgia. In 2004, he graduated from Public School #44 and pursued his passion for sculpture at the Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. There, he specialized in Easel Sculpture within the Faculty of Monumental Plastic Arts and Fine Arts, earning a Master's degree in 2011.
Khutashili has been an active member of the Union of Artists of Georgia since 2011 and joined the League of Artists of Georgia in 2016. Since his academic years, he has participated in numerous international exhibitions and projects, establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Georgian sculpture.
Merab Khutashvili’s sculptures seamlessly blend classical elegance with modern abstraction, creating a distinctive artistic voice deeply rooted in Georgian heritage and universal themes. His mastery of bronze casting, with its reflective surfaces and dynamic forms, amplifies the visual and emotional impact of his works. Drawing from mythological and allegorical subjects such as Icarus and the Golden Fleece, Khutashvili crafts narratives of aspiration, resilience, and transcendence.
His style is characterized by flowing lines, elongated forms, and the strategic use of negative space, which instills a sense of movement and lightness in his sculptures. The polished surfaces interact with light to cast dramatic reflections and shadows, enhancing their three-dimensionality and inviting tactile engagement. Through the synthesis of symbolic abstraction and classical motifs, Khutashvili reinterprets timeless stories in a contemporary aesthetic, making his works resonant with both traditional and modern audiences.
Conceptually, Khutashvili explores themes of ambition, balance, and the human condition, presenting sculptures that evoke awe, introspection, and intellectual curiosity. His ability to fuse technical precision with profound narrative depth positions him as a leading figure in contemporary Georgian sculpture, celebrated for his innovative approach and cultural relevance
2006: Munich, Germany.
2007: Roses Revolution Monument, Mziuri, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2011: Georgian Alphabet Monument, Art Hall, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2011: Lev Tolstoy 160th Jubilee, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2013: International Creative Union of Georgian Artists, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2014: "Georgian Artists," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: Baia Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: "Spring," Georgian State Folklore Center, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2015: "Autumn," Georgian State Folklore Center, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "Georgian Artists for Zig," Georgian Literature Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "The Essence of Sculpture in the Modern World," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "Art Ball," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2019: "100 Minds," Georgian National University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2020: "Autograph," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2021: "Tbilisi Art," "Autumn," "Snowflakes," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2022: Belgium and Luxembourg (Certificate).
2022: "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," "Chirstmas Exhibition," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2022: "Three Generations of Georgian Sculptors," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Spring," Gallery "Separate Space," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Summer," Silk Museum - Silk Factory Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Autumn," Gallery "Separate Space," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Christmas Exhibition," Silk Museum - Silk Factory Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2023: "Georgian Sculpture – Reflection of the Present," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
2024: "Autumn," Natela Iankoshvili Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia.
2024: "Georgian Sculpture – Contemporary Interpretations 2024," Merab Berdzenishvili Cultural Center - "Muza," Tbilisi, Georgia.
