On the evening of 3 November, Kutaisi welcomed an exhibition by Levan Mosiashvili — a show that felt like a gentle invitation into the overlooked textures of life. Attendees gathered in the softly lit gallery space, the hum of conversation subdued, as though Mosiashvili’s works asked for quiet attention rather than spectacle.
Though the public record of this particular date in Kutaisi is modest (the artist’s gallery social page lists an event on that date). Still, something of the mood and intent emerges.
The Theme: Everyday Moments Elevated
Mosiashvili’s signature finds stillness in everyday moments: a chair set under late-afternoon light, a doorway ajar, the quiet geometry of architecture in transition. In this exhibition, the artist seemed to build on these themes — the familiar made strange by light, angle, and subtle colour shift.
Walking through the space, you sensed a duality: the comfort of the known, and the hesitation of the semi-recognised. The work asks: “What happens when you look longer? When you lean in?”
Gallery Setting and Atmosphere
The gallery in Kutaisi that hosted the exhibition was modest but thoughtfully arranged. Works were spaced to allow breathing room; light was neither harsh nor overly dim. A gentle hush filled the room — conversations were in whispers, footsteps soft. In one corner, Mosiashvili stood beside his work, welcoming guests, his presence unassuming yet grounded. He explained that the impetus for this new collection was a desire to look into “spaces between things” — the moment after a door closes, the curve of a chair back when no one is sitting, the trace of someone leaving.
Stand-out Works
A large canvas dominated by pale ochre light filtering through a shuttered window; the dust motes are almost visible.
A mixed-media piece: a sculptural chair cast in muted tones, placed in front of a photographic backdrop of the same chair in a different context — doubling the object, giving it echo.
A smaller series of three works: each with a corridor-like perspective, walls narrowing, colours shifting from cool grey to golden blush — perhaps evoking transition, movement, the threshold.
Visitor Responses
Many guests commented on how the exhibition felt quietly meditative. One visitor said:
“I came in expecting colour and movement, but what I got was calm — I found myself pausing in front of each piece, and realising I’d held my breath.” Another noted the domestic scale of much of the work: “These are things I see every day but never see properly until now.”
Why This Matters in Kutaisi
Kutaisi, with its rich history and diverse architectural heritage, seemed an apt setting for this show. Mosiashvili’s exploration of liminal spaces and everyday artefacts resonates in a city that balances the everyday modern with traces of the past. Moreover, bringing a personal exhibition here underscores a decentralisation of art away from the capital, creating cultural vibrancy in the regions — a positive movement.
Reflections for the Viewer
Spend a moment with each piece. Mosiashvili’s works are not jump-out-loud, but invite slow looking.
Notice what is not shown: the human figure is absent or minimal, the chair empty, the room still.
Think about the spaces you inhabit and overlook — what might you see if you looked again?
Finally, the show is a gentle reminder that art need not shout to be felt.
In Conclusion
Levan Mosiashvili’s 3 November exhibition in Kutaisi quietly offered a rich, reflective experience. In making the ordinary extraordinary, the artist provides a pause in a bustling world. Whether you left with a sense of calm, curiosity, or simply the light-footprint memory of a chair in golden light — the show did its work.
