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Conceptual Series

Slide #101482
Mikheil Kurdadze

Photographer

Mikheil Kurdadze

The Silent Archive

As I approach my 30th birthday, I find myself grappling with profound questions about the meaning and purpose of life. Milestones like this often invite reflection, stirring a mix of introspection, nostalgia, and existential inquiry. I recall a vivid memory from my school years, where my art teacher once compared a giraffe to self-description—a symbol of perspective and identity. While I’ve yet to find this specific connection in literature, I’ve come to realize that the symbols we encounter in life, whether through dreams, art, or personal experiences, are projections of our inner worlds. They are fragments of meaning that we assign, consciously or unconsciously, to navigate the complexities of existence.This photo series is an
exploration of such symbols and metaphors. It captures the crises and tensions that define our lives—moments of struggle, transformation, and awakening.

Mikheil Kurdadze

Mikheil Kurdadze is an emerging photographer who hails from Georgia’s capital city of Tbilisi. His interest in photography was piqued at age eight, in large part thanks to his older sister, who took a documentary photography course during private school. Mikheil would often accompany his sister while she gathered material for her course project. As he matured, Mikheil's interest evolved into a profound dedication to conceptual photography. He is committed to using his photography as a medium to express his feelings and emotions. Mikheil's work aims to capture the essence of his inner world, offering a unique perspective through his lens. Despite being a newcomer to Georgia's photography scene, Mikheil won a visual storytelling competition hosted by Radio Liberty, and his photos have been featured on numerous online platforms. In 2022, Mikheil was honored with the Kolga special prize for his conceptual series.