Irakli Bugiani

Irakli Bugiani (Bugianishvili, b. in 1980, Tbilisi) is a contemporary artist, who is currently based in Düsseldorf, Germany. He embarked on his artistic journey by attending the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts from 1998 to 2001, followed by further studies at the Karlsruhe State Academy of Fine Arts in Germany from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his academic pursuits with an MFA in Art History from Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf.

Bugiani's body of work primarily consists of oil paintings that highlight his artistic prowess and unique vision, showcasing vividly expressive and psychedelic characters that serve as a testament to his mastery in wielding color and dynamic brushstrokes. His artworks depict the struggle between the natural and the man-made world, emphasizing the influence of industrial artifacts. In Bugiani's paintings, the unreal takes on the appearance of the real, offering a dimensional shift and a fresh perspective on our perception of the world. He employs rough and expressive brushstrokes to create a world that exists in the realm of the intangible, where dreams and danger coexist. Bugiani's creative methodology revolves around intentionally juxtaposing fragmented elements derived from diverse artistic processes, involving the deliberate arrangement of these fragments to create collage-like structures. His paintings take viewers on a meditative journey, enabling them to explore different dimensions and realities.