Dimitri Antadze is a renowned Georgian artist, distinguished by his imaginative depth and fairy tale influences. Through his unique style, he opens up a world of free perception.
Born in 1963 in Tbilisi, Georgia, Dimitri began his artistic education at the Nikoladze School of Arts, where he earned a teacher’s degree in drawing and received an Honors Diploma for his final work. Afterward, he continued his studies in monumental arts at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where, in 1988, he graduated with the highest honors diploma and later joined the academy as a lecturer from 1991 to 2005.
In addition to his painting, Dimitri has contributed to theatrical and scenographic designs for Georgian and Turkish theaters, including stage adaptations of works by renowned playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Molière, and Alexey Arbuzov.
During the challenging 1990s in Georgia, Dimitri moved to Japan, where he held nine solo exhibitions between 1994 and 2006. His years in Japan had a profound impact on his art, influencing his style in subtle and meaningful ways.
Dimitri works with oil painting, mixed media, and traditional Japanese Washi paper. His oil paintings are known for their rich textures and vibrant colors, while his mixed media pieces incorporate diverse materials to create layered, intricate compositions. The use of Washi paper, influenced by his time in Japan, adds unique texture and depth to his works.
Dimitri Antadze’s art has received international acclaim, establishing him as a significant figure in the global art scene. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous countries, including Japan, France, the Netherlands, Turkey, Belgium, and Georgia. Throughout his career, Dimitri has presented solo exhibitions in renowned galleries worldwide, including Tokyo’s “Kubota Gallery”, “Gris Albion” in Cannes and “Goda Gallery” in Amsterdam. In addition to his solo exhibitions, he has taken part in group shows in major cities such as Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia, and others.
In recent years, Dimitri has focused on large-scale canvases. He constantly experiments with new textures and layering, letting the materials guide his creative process. Dimitri continues to reach new audiences with his recent exhibitions on the international stage. In June 2023, his works were displayed at Palazzo Sant’Elia in Palermo, Italy. This was followed by an exhibition at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, in October 2023.
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