Tatia Bogveli

TATIA BOGVELI (Tbilisi, Georgia, 1995).
“Before Sunset,” 2026.
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas.
Signed and dated.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Measurements: 70x50 cm.

TATIA BOGVELI (Tbilisi, Georgia, 1995).
“Before Sunset,” 2026.
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas.
Signed and dated.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Measurements: 70 x 50 cm.

Bogveli uses the landscape as a vehicle for an emotional experience rather than as a description of a specific place. The simplification of space, the accumulation of material, and the intensity of color bring the work closer to a lyrical abstraction, although the presence of the horizon maintains the connection to nature. The golden reflections, achieved through the incorporation of gold leaf, introduce variations in light that shift depending on the viewer’s perspective and reinforce the twilight atmosphere.

The contrast between the fiery sky and the dark strip of the horizon creates a sense of depth and stillness. The scene captures a fleeting moment, when the light seems to reach its peak intensity before fading away, transforming the sunset into an image associated with contemplation, the passage of time, and transience.

Tatia Bogveli is a Georgian artist whose painting focuses primarily on landscape and the expressive power of color. Her work combines figurative and abstract elements through textured surfaces, broad brushstrokes, and golden accents that highlight the play of light.