Nodar Topuria (1942–2023) was a distinguished Georgian sculptor and educator. He began his artistic journey at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where he studied sculpture under Nikoloz Kandelaki from 1964 to 1970. Deeply committed to the arts beyond his own creations, Topuria-Voitkevich served as Director of the Artist’s House starting in 1993 and was a professor at the Department of Fine Arts of the Georgian Institute of Culture from 1994 to 2006. He was later recognized as Lecturer of the Year while acting as the Rector’s adviser at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts. His career was honored with numerous accolades, including the Order of Honor in 2003 and the State Prize for his work Transfiguration.
Topuria-Voitkevich was celebrated for his refined small statuary and mastery of gypsum finishing techniques. His sculptures frequently explored themes of human emotion and transformation. Works such as Transfiguration (1988–1989), Sorrow (2010), Piper (1980), and Rider (2004) highlight his talent for expressing deep narratives through delicate forms and textures. His preferred medium, gypsum, allowed for intricate detail and a signature finish that became central to his artistic identity.
Throughout his career, Topuria’s work was showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions. A significant personal exhibition was held at the TBC Bank Gallery in 2013. His sculptures are also available through major art platforms such as Artsy and Bonhams, where they continue to attract collectors and enthusiasts who value their aesthetic and cultural resonance.
Nodar Topuria (1942–2023) was a distinguished Georgian sculptor and educator. He began his artistic journey at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where he studied sculpture under Nikoloz Kandelaki from 1964 to 1970. Deeply committed to the arts beyond his own creations, Topuria-Voitkevich served as Director of the Artist’s House starting in 1993 and was a professor at the Department of Fine Arts of the Georgian Institute of Culture from 1994 to 2006. He was later recognized as Lecturer of the Year while acting as the Rector’s adviser at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts. His career was honored with numerous accolades, including the Order of Honor in 2003 and the State Prize for his work Transfiguration.
Topuria-Voitkevich was celebrated for his refined small statuary and mastery of gypsum finishing techniques. His sculptures frequently explored themes of human emotion and transformation. Works such as Transfiguration (1988–1989), Sorrow (2010), Piper (1980), and Rider (2004) highlight his talent for expressing deep narratives through delicate forms and textures. His preferred medium, gypsum, allowed for intricate detail and a signature finish that became central to his artistic identity.
Throughout his career, Topuria’s work was showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions. A significant personal exhibition was held at the TBC Bank Gallery in 2013. His sculptures are also available through major art platforms such as Artsy and Bonhams, where they continue to attract collectors and enthusiasts who value their aesthetic and cultural resonance.
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