Nina Akhobadze
Portrait of Nina Akhobadze. Photo: Michael Schulte
BIO
Nina Akhobadze (b. 1997, Samtredia, Georgia) is a contemporary painter currently based in Vienna, Austria. She holds a degree in Painting and Graphic Arts from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts (2015-2019), where she studied under Oleg Timchenko. Akhobadze is now continuing her academic journey at the University of Art and Design Linz, studying under Anne Speier.
Akhobadze’s works have been showcased in prestigious international exhibitions, including at Vienna Contemporary (2024) and Schlossmuseum Linz (2024), with additional participation in the Tbilisi Art Fair (2024). Her artistic process is grounded in an intimate, intuitive approach where color and texture engage in a dynamic and evolving dialogue. Working predominantly with oil paints, she creates large-format canvases that reflect her physical and emotional interaction with the materials. This results in works that are rich in texture, deeply layered, and focused on the sensory experience of the viewer rather than figurative representation.
What inspires NINA?
Nina’s works intentionally avoid figurative elements, allowing the interplay of color and texture to take center stage. The textures are fluid and dramatic, reflecting her free-flowing, exploratory approach to the medium. This interaction between form and material is central to her work, evoking both depth and ritual, while also engaging with the intimate and personal emotions derived from daily experiences. Each painting, therefore, becomes a unique and multilayered experience for the viewer, pulling them into an intimate dialogue with the artist's process and the emotions embedded within the work.
