David Sharashydze

For Davyd Sharashydze, art is not just a visual expression— it is a bridge between cultures, histories, and emotions. Born into the rich artistic heritage of Ukraine and Georgia, he carries the essence of both lands in his work, blending the strength of one with the poetry of the other. His artistic journey began in the early 1990s, a turbulent era that saw the collapse of the Soviet Union and the reawakening of national identities. As the world around him shifted, so did his approach to painting. Inspired by the old masters but driven by a desire to break form, he developed a style that exists between classical and contemporary, between precision and freedom. Moving to Kyiv in 1993, Sharashydze immersed himself in the artistic fabric of the city, becoming a key figure in its creative community. His work spans painting, gesso, and graphics, but what remains constant is his ability to capture the fleeting nature of human experience—whether through textured surfaces, layered compositions, or the interplay of light and shadow. Exhibiting since 1991, he has showcased his works across Ukraine, Finland, Norway, Georgia, Australia, the USA, and Mediterranean countries, finding collectors in some of the world’s most prestigious galleries. His membership in the UNESCO International Federation of Artists is a testament to his global artistic impact. Sharashydze’s paintings feel like fragments of dreams, echoes of forgotten myths, glimpses of a world that exists just beyond reach. Whether in the soft contours of a portrait, the weathered textures of his gesso work, or the intricate lines of his graphics, his pieces invite viewers into a space of reflection — where past and present, memory and sensation converge. To experience Davyd Sharashydze’s art is to travel through time, to feel the weight of history and the pulse of the present, all captured in a single brushstroke.