"The concealed becomes visible, and silence transforms into resonance."
— Mariam Shergelashvili, Art Historian, 2026
Art Foundation Anagi presents Qi Qiao's exhibition Where the Gaze Begets the Spring, including works created in collaboration with Georgian-French artist Irakli Nasidze.
Where the Gaze Begets the Spring explores the metaphysical and aesthetic dimensions of spring as a metaphor for renewal and cyclical rebirth. Through gaze, the artist investigates the elusive mysticism of the season, inviting viewers into a visual journey.
Qi Qiao's works evoke a dialogue between perception and the enigmatic nature of spring. Within this exchange, a sensory interaction gradually unfolds between viewer and artwork, deepening into an increasingly immersive and encompassing experience. Space begins to take form: the concealed becomes visible, and silence transforms into resonance. Silhouettes, material presence, and the interplay of light and shadow generate a sense of immersion and spatial awareness. The viewer does not merely observe, but comes to experience and comprehend its mystery, ultimately becoming part of this "spring."
Qi Qiao (b. 1987) is a Chinese-born artist currently living and working between Paris and Tbilisi. In 2010, she enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. During her time in France, she met Georgian artist Irakli Nasidze, with whom she later formed both a personal and creative partnership. Their collaboration began in textile design.
Irakli Nasidze (b. 1973) is a Georgian-born, France-based artist who lives and works between France, Georgia, and China. His practice spans fashion, painting, jewelry, and furniture design. He currently collaborates with the Georgian jewelry company Zarapkhana.
Where the Gaze Begets the Spring explores the metaphysical and aesthetic dimensions of spring as a metaphor for renewal and cyclical rebirth. Through gaze, the artist investigates the elusive mysticism of the season, inviting viewers into a visual journey.
Qi Qiao's works evoke a dialogue between perception and the enigmatic nature of spring. Within this exchange, a sensory interaction gradually unfolds between viewer and artwork, deepening into an increasingly immersive and encompassing experience. Space begins to take form: the concealed becomes visible, and silence transforms into resonance. Silhouettes, material presence, and the interplay of light and shadow generate a sense of immersion and spatial awareness. The viewer does not merely observe, but comes to experience and comprehend its mystery, ultimately becoming part of this "spring."
Qi Qiao (b. 1987) is a Chinese-born artist currently living and working between Paris and Tbilisi. In 2010, she enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. During her time in France, she met Georgian artist Irakli Nasidze, with whom she later formed both a personal and creative partnership. Their collaboration began in textile design.
Irakli Nasidze (b. 1973) is a Georgian-born, France-based artist who lives and works between France, Georgia, and China. His practice spans fashion, painting, jewelry, and furniture design. He currently collaborates with the Georgian jewelry company Zarapkhana.