Mother of the Waters. Mythical spirit and the guardian deity of water sources, rivers, lakes, and springs.
Project name: 9 Stories from Georgian Mythology (Created on the SharedStory Platform)
In Georgian folklore, the number nine isn’t just a digit—it carries a deep, mystical weight. It stands for wholeness, the closing of one chapter, and the exact moment a new one begins. If you look at oldest Georgian stories, nine is woven into everything:
- The 9 Mountains – The ultimate test of endurance and the obstacles we have to overcome.
- The 9 Springs – A symbol of cleansing, fresh starts, and spiritual healing.
- The 9 Brothers – The deepest bond of loyalty, family, and standing together.
- The 9-Eyed Sun – The all-seeing, warm center of the ancient universe.(The exact concept of a "Nine-Eyed Sun" (ცხრათვალა მზე - Tskhratvala Mze) is beautifully unique to Georgian folklore. You won't find a literal sun with nine eyes acting as a central deity in other major world mythologies)
Building on this sacred tradition, this exhibition brings together nine contemporary artists. Each one uses their own visual style to breathe fresh life into the gods, titans, and spirits of Georgian mythology, creating a bridge between ancient memory and modern eyes.
This is the first time a group exhibition has attempted to capture the entire, sprawling universe of Georgia's mythos. Together, these nine different artistic voices form a perfect circle—a complete cycle where the echoes of the past meet the heartbeat of today.
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In Megrelian and western Georgian folklore, Tskarishdida stands as a fascinating, complex deity of fresh waters. Unlike simple water spirits, she holds absolute dominion over rivers, mountain streams, and natural springs, serving as both a provider of life and a figure of mysterious danger.
Tskarishdida reflects the animistic foundation of ancient Georgian beliefs—the deep-rooted idea that every forest, mountain, and river possesses an active spiritual protector that demands human respect.
She isn't simply a monster or a fairy—she represents the unpredictable double-edged nature of water itself: essential for life, yet capable of sudden, dangerous destruction if mistreated.
Artist: Giorgi Jincharadze
Architecture of Ancient stories
Georgian visual artist, illustrator, and book designer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. His work focuses on translating Georgian traditional living, mythology, and folk tales into a modern visual style.
If you are looking for an artist who can take you on a magical journey straight from the pages of a book into a living, breathing world, you have to talk about Giorgi Jincharadze. Every single illustration he creates is so much more than just a picture—it’s a narrative in itself.
He has a remarkable gift for transforming ancient Georgian folklore and forgotten myths into striking, contemporary art. Every piece carries the rich weight of history while feeling entirely fresh, bold, and modern.
