BI Auction is proud to introduce one of the winners of the BI Auction Competition for Young Artists: Georgian artist and mother, Ani Gamgebeli.
Ani’s paintings feel deeply personal. There is a quiet emotional honesty in her work: the kind that draws viewers in slowly and stays with them long after. Inspired by memories, everyday moments, and the emotional world she carries within her, she creates paintings that balance softness, reflection, and imagination.
Much of her work is shaped by the idea of looking through a window, both literally and emotionally. For Ani, windows are not simply part of a room or landscape; they are places of observation, memory, and escape. Through this perspective, she transforms ordinary scenes into intimate visual stories filled with feeling and atmosphere.
“You can feel her sensitivity and perception of life in her artworks. Ani skillfully reflects the world she sees through the window of her inner world onto the canvas, combining it with her remarkable talent,” says Bengu Akcardak Kucuk, Co-Founder of BI Auction.
What positive changes have taken place in your artistic journey since winning the BI Auction competition?
Winning the BI Auction competition in 2024 became a very important moment in my artistic journey. Before winning, I had participated in the auction four times, and each experience helped me grow both personally and professionally. I think BI Auction is especially valuable for young artists because it gives them the chance to share their work with a wider audience and build meaningful connections within the art world.
Have any new opportunities emerged in Georgia or internationally?
The competition opened many new doors for me. It helped me connect with new people, made my work more visible, and allowed my paintings to continue their life beyond the exhibition space: to become part of someone’s home and daily life. For me, that is one of the most beautiful continuations of art.
How do you evaluate the current situation for art and artists today?
Today, the art scene in Georgia still faces challenges, and opportunities can sometimes feel limited, especially for young artists. But I see this as a period of transition rather than stagnation. There has always been strong artistic talent in Georgia, and I believe that creative energy will continue to grow and find new paths forward.
Although we still need more exhibition spaces and support platforms, independent initiatives are becoming more active, and international interest in Georgian art is increasing. At the same time, modern digital platforms give artists the ability to share their voices and work far beyond the country’s borders.
For me personally, the most important thing is to keep working, experimenting, and searching for new forms of expression. I believe that every artist who continues creating with honesty and consistency contributes to the larger cultural movement shaping the future of Georgian art.
What is your upcoming project in the near future?
Right now, I am working on a solo exhibition that brings together memories from different stages of my life, from childhood to the present day. I see the project as a kind of visual diary, made up of fragments, emotions, and images that have stayed with me over the years and are now taking a clearer form through painting.
The main motif of the exhibition is the world seen through a window. Since childhood, windows have held a special emotional meaning for me. They never felt like simple physical boundaries, but rather spaces between reality and imagination. In some moments, they offered a kind of escape; in others, they became a way of quietly observing and understanding the world around me.
This upcoming exhibition brings together those memories, emotions, and reflections, creating an ongoing dialogue between the inner world and the outside world.
By Team GT
