Today we’d like to introduce you to Maia Arabuli
Hi Maia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Name: Maia Arabuli
Nationality: Georgian
Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Tbilisi, Georgia
Date of Birth: 7/03/1979
Full-time Artist based in Ohio
Founder & Owner of Georgian Artist Studio
web: www.georgianartiststudio.com
Was IAD Group Member – (International Artist in Doha)
FireFish Festival Member (Artist)
Background:
1983 – Primary school in Tbilisi, Georgia
1986-1993 – Studio of Art Tbilisi, Georgia
1993-1998 – Academy of Art- Department of Fine Art (Bachelor) with title – Painter
1999 – Employer : Sport committee ( Sport school – Teacher of Fine Art)
2016 – Employer: Magniv Photo Company (Deputy Director – Project Manager)
2019 – Employer: Al Afkar Art Gallery (Primary Artist (making the live Art, any thematic orders upon the request of Customers); Portrait, Animal, Nature, Modern, Abstract etc.)
Was 2023 – Member of IAD Group (International Artist of Doha)
3/17/2023-3/18/2023 Qanat Quartier , The Pearl Island – was participating in live exhibition and show live Art with title: (THE BEAUTY OF ART)
2023 in April for 1 month was exhibited one of my Art in Al Riwaq Art Gallery with Thematic title :(THE SUSTENANCE OF OUR DAY)
2023 in May – was participating in Qatar Press Center Exhibition with Title: Human Rights IAD Group exhibition
I was found by my Social Media Instagram page ( @georgian_artist ) by my collogue owner of Camcreates Art Studio Camara Goodrich , we become great friends by the Social media and then i was here that there suppose to be an FireFish Festival and i had a chance to apply , so i did and now i am here séance then. I become FireFish Festival member Artist and plus i am Founder and Owner of Georgian Artist Studio .
2023 – 16TH Of September – Specially was Invited as Vendor Artist for Exhibition Firefish Festival 2023 in Downtown Lorain, Cleveland, Ohio
2023 October 23 – Became FireFish festival Member Artist
2023 – October 2 – participated as vendor Artist in Exhibition Grand League
2023 – October, participated as Vendor Artist in Exhibition for 4 days – Ingenuity Cleveland Festival
2023 – From November 24th to January 6th – Participated In Group Exhibition Pinwheel Art Gallery Cleveland with title “To drive the Cold Winter Away”
2023 – from 1,3,4th of December – Participated in Group Exhibition –“Home for the Holidays” Fine Art Show (Little Red School House ) Berea, Ohio.
2024.06.06-2024.08.29 Domoncas Brunch Public Library (Sheffield Lake) – Residency ( Open studio Hours and Workshops )
Upcoming events:
Solo Exhibition September 2025 in Cleveland – Pinwheel Gallery
8-9 March 2025 (Festival Earth Mart ) at Human Heart Studios Vendor Artist
28 of June -2025 Art class with thematic – Pointillism ( Lorain Public Library Main Brunch
20 September 2025 – FireFish Festival Vendor Artist
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Life is full of challenges, and I am committed to giving my best effort so that people in the United States can get to know me, as I am new to the country. Leveraging social media is crucial for promoting my business. As I navigate my new surroundings, I must become accustomed to new people, cultural norms, and routines. My daughter she turn three in November, and once she begins attending daycare, it will be much easier for my husband and me to manage our daily responsibilities. Having obtained my driver’s license two months ago, I am hopeful that acquiring another vehicle will enable my business to operate more efficiently.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My indigo Vision
It’s all about exploring inner emotions and describing personal experiences. A motion, I can say, triggers surrealistic feelings in my mind.
My artistic vision is deeply rooted in exploring the intricacies of inner emotions and recounting personal experiences. A single movement has the power to evoke surrealistic feelings within my mind.
My artwork is characterized by a blend of surrealistic, abstract, and modern styles, often incorporating a wide range of artistic visions. I have a particular affinity for creating intricate body structures.
In addition to these styles, I am also proficient in creating professional portraits, realistic depictions of nature, and animal art. My philosophy is centered around the idea that no challenge is insurmountable, which is reflected in my diverse use of mediums.
Having been married to my Egyptian husband in an Arab country, I faced significant difficulties in expressing myself freely, without fear of reprisal. As a Christian living with a Muslim husband, I encountered restrictions on artistic expression, which further fueled my desire to pursue my dreams.Most common in my Art you may see Surrealistic , Abstract , Modern and mostly i am using all type of artistic vision.
I do love to making more body structures.
Beside this all: i have no problem with professional Portraits , Realistic Nature , Animals Art. In my dictionary there is no word NO I CANNOT, that’s why in my Artworks you can see different mediums .
I was merry to my husband in Arab country my Husband is Egyptian, so i had some difficulties there to express my self, to be who i am with no fear, you know its not so easy as well to be a Christian living with Muslim Husband, there was a restrictions about Art( you could not make any Art ) thats why i am here now to follow my dream.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Follow your dreams, never put your self on a back stage. Do what you like, live with colors as you can feel and express. Breath deeply without fear. Never afraid for a changes .
Pricing:
- As i mentioned before: Leave the Fear
- Follow your Dreams
- Put your goals that you have to achieve
- We are living once in the life, study and practice as much as you can
- love who you are , love your family , friends.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.georgianartiststudio.com
- Instagram: @georgian_artist
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/maia.arabuli
- LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/georgian_artist
- Yelp: Georgian Artist Studio
