Hi, I’m Nino Gabashvili, a Chicago-based surrealist artist working with mixed media and watercolor to craft dreamlike, symbolic narratives. My practice explores visionary themes and meditative inspirations, blending texture, layers, and occasional glitter to highlight meaning. I have exhibited work regionally, created commissioned pieces, and designed visual displays that merge artistic storytelling with client experience. I’m passionate about connecting with private collectors and collaborating on thematic series that push creative boundaries.

Nino Gabashvili

Hi, I’m Nino Gabashvili, a Chicago-based surrealist artist working with mixed media and watercolor to craft dreamlike, symbolic narratives. My practice explores visionary themes and meditative inspirations, blending texture, layers, and occasional glitter to highlight meaning. I have exhibited work regionally, created commissioned pieces, and designed visual displays that merge artistic storytelling with client experience. I’m passionate about connecting with private collectors and collaborating on thematic series that push creative boundaries.

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Hi, I’m Nino Gabashvili, a Chicago-based surrealist artist working with mixed media and watercolor to craft dreamlike, symbolic narratives. My practice explores visionary themes and meditative inspirations, blending texture, layers, and occasional glitter to highlight meaning.

I have exhibited work regionally, created commissioned pieces, and designed visual displays that merge artistic storytelling with client experience. I’m passionate about connecting with private collectors and collaborating on thematic series that push creative boundaries.

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Language

Georgian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Merchandising & Creative Display
December 31, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Designed artistic store and window displays for fashion boutiques and sports shops. Specialized in visual storytelling, atmosphere, and presentation — directly informing surrealist art practice. Collaborated with store owners and clients, blending creativity with customer experience.
Visual Merchandising & Creative Display
January 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Designed artistic store and window displays for fashion boutiques and sports shops; specialized in visual storytelling, atmosphere, and presentation — collaborating with store owners to blend creativity with customer experience.

Education

Painting & Drawing at Academy of Fine Arts, Republic of Georgia
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Associate of Arts at Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2010
Modeling & Career Center Training at John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center, Denver, CO
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Painting & Drawing at Academy of Fine Arts, Republic of Georgia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Associate of Arts at Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Modeling & Career Center Program at John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center, Denver, CO
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
    paper Had art show with vibrant art cast. In Chicago. At hairpin art center with great success.
    paper Illustrated and self published children’s book on amazon in 2024

    I self published my illustrations and children’s book on amazon. Very proud of this project.