To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are proud to introduce another winner of the BI Auction Competition: a talented woman artist from Georgia.
“We don’t have a policy about it,” says Bengü Akçardak Küçük, Co-Founder of BI Auction, “but if you look at our winners, you’ll notice that many of them are women artists. Young women tend to apply more often, submit more works for evaluation, and show an incredible dedication to building their careers. Perhaps it’s the same determination we see in women succeeding in many other fields.”
She also acknowledges the challenges many women artists face.
“Marriage and motherhood can make it difficult for women to find the time and space to create. Sometimes there is a pause. But very often they return to their work with even deeper wisdom and stronger emotional insight.”
With that spirit in mind, BI Auction is excited to introduce another of its competition winners: Nino Gogolidze.
Energetic and expressive, Gogolidze reflects her personality in her artworks through vibrant, sharp, and captivating colors. Her paintings often depict everyday scenes infused with epic or symbolic figures, creating a unique visual narrative.
“It makes us incredibly happy,” says Akçardak Küçük, “to see that BI Auction, even in a small way, can have a positive impact on the careers of young artists, especially during challenging times.”
Now the organization is preparing its 6th BI Auction Competition, hoping to support even more emerging artists in what they hope will be a better and more peaceful world.
GEORGIA TODAY spoke to Nino Gogolidze to find out more about her artistic journey.
“The BI Auction Competition marked an important milestone in my career. It coincided with my first professional steps in the art world and my early collaborations with galleries. It was also the first auction I ever participated in,” she tells us. “After the competition, my visibility increased significantly, opening new professional opportunities both in Georgia and internationally.”
Could you tell us about some of your recent exhibitions and residencies?
In recent years, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in several exciting exhibitions and international events. In 2025, I presented my solo exhibition If I Only Wished at Gallery Red Square in Tbilisi, and took part in an artist residency at AiR 351 / CAC in Torres Vedras, Portugal.
In 2024, I participated in Art Athina in Athens, the group exhibition Fama Piktura: Romanticism of the Present in Dresden, and Tbilisi Art Fair in Tbilisi.
Earlier, in 2023, I had a solo exhibition at Vernissage Gallery in Tbilisi and also participated in the Palais Sommer Festival in Dresden.
These experiences, especially connecting with collectors and international networks, are incredibly valuable for me as a Georgian artist. They help support my career development while strengthening my independence and creative freedom.
How has your artistic language developed over time?
Since around 2020, my artistic practice has become more defined and intentional. My earlier works were driven more by intuition and emotional impulses. Over time, however, my work has developed a clearer artistic identity.
I’ve also become more interested in interdisciplinary approaches, expanding beyond painting to incorporate ceramics and mosaic into my practice.
How do you see the contemporary art world today?
Today’s art world is very open and dynamic. Digital platforms have made it possible for artists to reach global audiences much more easily than before, although the level of competition is also very high.
For artists today, it’s essential not only to create strong work but also to cultivate a distinctive identity, maintain a strategic vision for their career, and remain authentic in their artistic voice.
What projects are you currently working on?
In the near future, I’m preparing a solo exhibition in Athens and will also participate in a group exhibition in China.
At the same time, I’m developing a new series that combines multiple mediums and reflects a broader artistic direction for 2026. The works are poetic and rich in symbolism, often incorporating folkloric elements and celebrating Georgian cultural heritage.
Through this series, I explore my identity as a woman, reconnect with my roots, and weave personal and cultural narratives into visual form.
By Team GT
