Faye Wei Wei's Choice Award 2026

Sopho Mamaladze

RUN

Jackson's Art Prize 2026
Oil
Canvas
65 x 85 cm

“I create because I momentarily reveal and see, but mostly, I depict figures that express a range of emotions. For me, these manifestations are most compelling when shown as individual persons, allowing viewers to find connections and similarities to themselves through my work. I often use mixed techniques to expand my creative possibilities. In the process of drawing series, the ideas are often altered and formed and though during the process of depicting this idea, the path is broken, and I try to trust and follow this path as much as possible. Lately, I’ve been exploring the connections between humans and the natural world, particularly through animals and mythology. My compositions blend real and imaginary elements, Investigating how about our environment shapes identity. I prefer working on large, rough-textured canvases to create immersive experiences. With my paintings, I often play with boundaries, between self and other, past and present, reality and dream, offering a visual language that is both intimate and expansive. Ultimately, I want my art to act as a mirror, encouraging viewers to recognize the diversity and depth of human feeling , and to find pieces of themselves within the work.”