The Islands of Maine by Jhon Gogaberishvili from the Republic of Georgia. Granite, 2009
“I especially liked the idea that every sculptor had a chance to get acquainted with the area and the people where the sculptures would go after the symposium.” – Jhon Gogaberishvili
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Artist Statement
I would like to thank the whole organization once again for making it happen.I was participating in SISS 2009. The symposium was very interesting and very well organized. I especially liked the idea that every sculptor had a chance to get acquainted with the area and the people where the sculptures would go after the symposium. Also, I can admit that everyone living in one house was a good opportunity to know each sculptor personally and share the art.
Artist Biography
Jhon Gogaberishvili was born in Vani, Republic of Georgia. Jhon attended the School of Fine Arts in Vani and the Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. He completed post-graduate studies at V. Topuridze’s and K. Merabishvili’s studios. He has participated in over 45 international sculpture symposia, including the Sculpture Saint John 2012 symposium. His sculpture “First Day,” from the 2012 symposium, is part of the Canada/US International Sculpture Trail. It is located on the campus of the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.