Place of Residency
Weltkunstzimmer, Düsseldorf
Andro Dadiani is a multidisciplinary artist from Georgia, currently living in Belgium. Their artistic, civic, and sexual identity stood in direct opposition to the anti-democratic, draconian laws imposed by Georgia’s self-proclaimed, Russian-controlled government. As a result, they faced threats to their life and freedom, and Dadiani was forced to leave the country. Dadiani is currently awaiting political asylum in Belgium.
Discipline
poetry, performance, singing, costume, visual art
Dadianis artistic practice - emerges from the social, political, and cultural landscape in which they live.
Dadianis queer identity is endangered in Georgia; in this environment, it became necessary for them to conceal their face and work under a pseudonym in the pursuit of bodily expression and freedom of thought.
Through multidisciplinary artistic practice—combining poetry, performance, singing, costume, and visual art—Andro Dadiani strives to create narratives that challenge established cultural norms, amplify marginalized voices, invent a personal language, engage the audience, and empower themself alongside them.
Dadianis work is always sincere and personal, though the greatest intellectual effort lies in seeking the intersection between the personal and the impersonal. This allows them to connect more intimately with the viewer and dissolve the boundary between "me" and "them" (a stranger or other), to foster empathy.
Dadiani aims to shift people’s awareness on specific topics by inspiring them. Musical, poetic, and interactive performances awaken collective memory, expose oppressive societal norms, and raise awareness about the need for change.
In visual art, Dadiani gives special attention to the material itself—its past life and inherent sensitivity—treating it with care and seeking its embedded meanings.
This time, Dadiani aspires to work more with installations—something that wasn’t feasible in the economically and technically limited context of Georgia.
Ultimately, Dadiani strives for their work to serve as a catalyst for cultural awakening. Their goal is to deepen my creative insights through global aesthetic and philosophical experiences and to refine the results—contributing to the revival of compassion, equality, and creative expression, both in Georgia and abroad.
Discipline
poetry, performance, singing, costume, visual art
Dadianis artistic practice - emerges from the social, political, and cultural landscape in which they live.
Dadianis queer identity is endangered in Georgia; in this environment, it became necessary for them to conceal their face and work under a pseudonym in the pursuit of bodily expression and freedom of thought.
Through multidisciplinary artistic practice—combining poetry, performance, singing, costume, and visual art—Andro Dadiani strives to create narratives that challenge established cultural norms, amplify marginalized voices, invent a personal language, engage the audience, and empower themself alongside them.
Dadianis work is always sincere and personal, though the greatest intellectual effort lies in seeking the intersection between the personal and the impersonal. This allows them to connect more intimately with the viewer and dissolve the boundary between "me" and "them" (a stranger or other), to foster empathy.
Dadiani aims to shift people’s awareness on specific topics by inspiring them. Musical, poetic, and interactive performances awaken collective memory, expose oppressive societal norms, and raise awareness about the need for change.
In visual art, Dadiani gives special attention to the material itself—its past life and inherent sensitivity—treating it with care and seeking its embedded meanings.
This time, Dadiani aspires to work more with installations—something that wasn’t feasible in the economically and technically limited context of Georgia.
Ultimately, Dadiani strives for their work to serve as a catalyst for cultural awakening. Their goal is to deepen my creative insights through global aesthetic and philosophical experiences and to refine the results—contributing to the revival of compassion, equality, and creative expression, both in Georgia and abroad.