Aknexiswylis Xeobashi 1991

Gogi Khutsishvili made this painting, Aknexiswylis Xeobashi, with ink or paint, layering washes of blue, green, brown, and a dash of red. Look how each stroke sits, distinct, building up a landscape that feels both grounded and dreamlike. I imagine Khutsishvili standing before the surface, maybe a bit anxious, then making a first mark, responding, adjusting. See that dark, scribbled tree? It shoots up, defiant, adding an element of chaos. The lines of color create planes of space as the house sits in the middle ground. What would it have been like living there and looking out at the land? Maybe the laundry hanging out to dry offers a clue. Artists like Khutsishvili remind me that painting is about seeing, feeling, and, most importantly, doing, like a conversation happening across time. It's a reminder that art isn't about answers, but about keeping the questions alive.