phone: 202-420-0490
www.GalleriaGeorgiAna.com
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Torpedo Factory Art Center Studio #3
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Originally from the ancient country of Georgia, I embarked on a transformative journey to the United States at the age of 11. Growing up in a family of artists, I was immersed in a rich blend of artistic, linguistic, and cultural influences. However, it was my passion for exploration, and appreciation of exquisitely crafted artifacts that led me to first study art history and archaeology - knowing full well that Cloisonné enameling was my true calling.

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After traveling extensively, participating in archaeological excavations, and earning an MA in Mediterranean Archaeology from University College London, I settled in the DMV area where I began dedicating all of my spare time to learning metalsmithing and enameling. Inspired by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and the limitless possibilities of working with metal and glass, I began experimenting, continuously striving to push my creative boundaries. 

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In 2016, I launched my enamel jewelry line, GalleriaGeorgiAna (GGA), a brand that incorporates my name and pays tribute to Georgia’s rich enameling tradition.

My work has been recognized in numerous solo and group exhibitions, receiving 1st place in enameling at the Creative Craft Council’s annual Exhibition at Strathmore Mansion.

I’ve also showcased my art at trade shows and events, including the Georgian and French Embassies and The World Bank.

In July 2024, I was selected to join the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria - my first physical location. I am thrilled to showcase my art at Gallery #3 for the next two years. 

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EDUCATION

University College London - MA in Mediterranean Archaeology – 2015 

University of Mary Washington - BA in Classical Archaeology & Museum Studies – 2014

Art League School – 2015-2019
Metal Jewelry – Enameling On Metal – Metal Clay and Enameling – Making Small Tools and Stamps – Jewelry with Gems: Stonesetting – Stonesetting: Guide to a Creative Tradition

GalleriaGeorgiAna – Manassas, Virginia, USA November 2016 – Present

Founder – Silversmith – Jeweler – Enamelist 

EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS

2025 – 35th Biennial Creative Crafts Council Exhibition at Strathmore Mansion – Bethesda, MD

2025 – Alexandria House International Women’s Day exclusive Solo showcase – Alexandria, VA
2024 – Torpedo Factory Resident Artist 2024-2027
2023 – “Still processing” – Society of Northern American Goldsmiths - Online
2023 – Emerging Designers Trunk Show – Lorien Hotel, Alexandria, VA

2022 – Del Ray Artisans Spring Art Market – Alexandria, VA
2022 – Arts in the Middle Festival – Urbanna,VA
2022 – Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art – Fine Arts Festival – Reston, VA
2022 – 54th An Occasion for the Arts – Williamsburg, VA

2021 – 33rd Biennial Creative Crafts Council Exhibition at Strathmore Mansion – Bethesda, MD

2021 – Del Ray Artisans Spring Art Market – Alexandria, VA 

2019 – “Tbilisoba” Georgian Cultural Festival – Rockville, MD

2019 – Ana Tkabladze Solo Exhibition – Alexandria, VA

2019 – Georgian Cultural Night at the Embassy of Georgia– Washington DC

2019 – Grande Fête de la Francophonie – French Embassy cultural event – Washington DC
2018 – Heritage Days – The World Bank/IMF Association – Washington DC

2018 – The Art League’s Annual Student and Faculty Show – Alexandria, VA

2018 – Georgian Cultural Night at the Embassy of Georgia – Washington DC

2018 – 8th Annual Embassy Winternational at the Ronald Reagan Building – Washington DC

2018 – The Art League’s Holiday Art Market – Alexandria, VA

2017 – Joint Artists’ Exhibition featured at the Art Woodstone Studio – Manassas, VA

2017 – The Art League’s Annual Student and Faculty Show – Alexandria, VA

2016 – Joint Artists’ Exhibition featured at the Art Woodstone Studio – Manassas, VA

AWARDS:
2021 - 1ST place and Excellence in Enameling - Creative Crafts Council
2017 – Honorable mention – Art League School Student and Faculty Show

TEACHING
Basic Jewelry Techniques – Wear Ever Jewelry – Alexandria, VA

The Art League School – Summer camp jewelry instructor – Alexandria, VA

Academy of Georgian Heritage – Art Instructor – Rockville, MD

MEMBERSHIP
The Enamelist Society
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
Women’s Jewelry Association
Kreeger Contemporaries
Athenaeum ǀ Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association

Washington Guild of Goldsmiths
Society of Northern American Goldsmiths