Performance commissioned by cARTveli Foundation, shown at the Georgian Christmas Fair in London and the White Cube, Mayfair.

It is quite characteristic of Georgian society to incorporate foreign habits into its environment flatly. It looks as forced, unnatural and illogical as trying to fit into a piece of pottery. The allegory of Qvevri is a clever choice because usually, very traditional and very distinctively Georgian customs go through these modifications. “The influence of the dominating countries has always been present in Georgia. However, a lot of things get lost in the attempt to Europeanise the society- traditions, self-awareness, identity,” remarks the artist.

(2013)