Gia Bugadze “The Disasters of War”
- bugadzegallery
- Aug 23, 2023
- 1 min read
Gia Bugadze “The Disasters of War” Los Desastres de la Guerra Dedicated to Ukraine Deep empathy and compassion are the underlying reasons for creating this series, the sole purpose of which was fueled by a wish to save Ukraine and Georgia, to restore life, and allow free and joyous living in a genuinely free and independent country. It is difficult to convey the pain permeated by such dramatism and express sincere compassion toward the heroic people of Ukraine. I followed my feelings in an attempt to depict the scale of this tragedy with a glimmer of hope in the ruins, ransacked houses, razed cities, and devastated interiors, where traces of life reappear in the form of “flowers of memory.” The series is titled The Disasters of War — Los Desastres de la Guerra, referencing the iconic series created two centuries ago by Francisco Goya. Through these works, Goya expressed his protest against violence, occupation, and the devastation of war. In dialogue with this historical legacy, Gia Bugadze revisits the theme from a contemporary perspective, reflecting on the tragedy of Ukraine while emphasizing the endurance of memory, humanity, and hope amid destruction.
20 independent works
Oil on canvas.
60 x 90 cm
2023
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