We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Maka Zedelashvili a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Maka, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

I started engaging in creative activities when I was just three years old. From a young age, I knew this was my true calling, so I dedicated myself to it with all my heart. Making such a definite and clear decision at a young age can lead to one of two outcomes. Either you end up on the wrong path without success, stumble, or fully realize your potential and vision. Since then, I have become more and more confident that my decision was correct.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I graduated from the Academy of Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Digital Multimedia Design. For several decades, I have participated in various events, group exhibitions, international projects, and solo exhibitions. Numerous works are preserved in museums and private collections worldwide – in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Armenia, Egypt, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, and Georgia.

I am thrilled that technological advancements have accelerated communications and made it possible to share art unprecedentedly. Thanks to this, I have collaborated successfully with numerous galleries and their representatives who love art. As a result, more people now have access to my creations.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Effective communication of a message is crucial in creative work. That’s what drives my creative journey. The message is not required to be explicit but comprehensive enough to evoke various emotions and convey different meanings to the viewers. I draw inspiration from multiple topics, but implementing them into my work often requires a lengthy and thoughtful process. These topics primarily reflect the world around me and evoke various emotions. While everyone’s perspective on the world is unique and personal, I broaden mine by exploring the origins of these topics. Recently, I have been focusing on women’s rights and the challenges women face in Georgia. I have organized exhibitions related to this topic in galleries and the Museum of Literature. I revisit my old issues frequently because there is always more to say. I cannot move on and forget about them because they continue to impact my thoughts. Moreover, I have also worked on tree symbols and created a biographical series. The messages and emotions I wish to convey to my audience require diverse techniques beyond just painting on canvas. That is why I am grateful for my expertise in exploring installations, augmented reality, digital art, and combined media to ensure that the result is precisely what I envision.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

One of the most significant things you can gain from being an artist is an extraordinary sense of freedom in your thinking. When you create artwork, many of your thoughts become tangible and leave the confines of your mind, and the possibilities for creativity are endless. When you organize an exhibition and see the excitement on visitors’ faces, you can fully appreciate the value you provide by giving them access to your work, which was born from an environment of complete artistic freedom.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maka_zedelashvili
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakaZedelashviliArt
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maka-zedelashvili-56381249/
• Twitter: https://x.com/makazedelashvi1?s=20
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mzedelashvili