TBILISI

Makuna Tavberidze

We at Kilometre Paris would like to present our muse: Makuna Tavberidze. Like many of us, Makuna enjoys and often seeks out the joy in the little moments of life. Makuna's latest project, as well as her next project, is simply to keep answering the question: "What have you done today?".

Every day feels like a project to Makuna, and she is in search of nothing more than work which feels meaningful to her. Armed only with the urge to feel ever-connected to the world around her, as well as the other people within it, much of Makuna's free time is dedicated to introversion and self-reflection; however, don't mistake this for her being insular or myopic, as she also enjoys scaling mountains, an activity which offers its own sort of therapeutic comfort.

This introspection and contemplative nature are aspects, the virtues of which, we wish to espouse throughout our Caravan project.

Tami Barnovi

We at Kilometre Paris would like to introduce you to our muse: Tami Barnovi. Tami, like many of us, eternally yearns to form meaningful connections with others. Hellbent on contributing positively to the world, and to her community, she has developed a loyalty program app aimed at improving the general shopping experience of Georgian retail customers.

Aside from this, Tami is also looking ahead towards a hopefully impactful education program which will be a benefit to everyone. Her determination and passion for all things mutually beneficial, and beautiful are the exact reasons why she just had to be a part of Caravan.

Mamuka Tsetskhladze

We at Kilometre Paris would like to introduce you to our muse: Mamuka Tsetskhladze. Though an avid traveller, with a firm belief that everywhere in the world is beautiful and worthy of visiting, Mamuka has not dedicated himself to travel; instead, he has chosen to travel the world through his paintings.

Mamuka's last project was the views of the Caucases from Saguramo village, and he's still in search of his next adventure. Mamuka enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, and riding his bike; a bike which, from the sounds of it, is as much a part of his identity as his paintbrush.

Though content with staying in Tbilisi, Mamuka has never slowed down and insists on riding his bike on the highway. His creativity, artistry, and general "laissez faire" attitude are the main reasons why he simply had to be a part of Caravan.

Luka Tsetskhladze

We at Kilometre Paris would like to present our muse: Luka Tsetskhladze. Luka is a free-spirited artist who thrives on balance. Describing himself as happy, self-sufficient, and a lover of exploration, Luka is equally at home in the studio as he is on the open road, riding his bike. He embraces the ebb and flow of life, balancing work, rest, and play in a way that keeps him grounded and energized.

Recently, Luka wrapped up a residency in Bahrain, where he had the opportunity to create several new pieces. Looking forward, he's already planning his next project — a small personal exhibition abroad. He's an avid reader of nonfiction, a lover of music who plays the guitar and sings, and someone who knows how to enjoy life in all its forms. He's also skilled with his hands, welding steel constructions and working with wood. For Luka, home is not a place but a feeling — one that can be found as long as he's in tune with his own sense of balance.

Lia Shvelidze

We at Kilometre Paris would like to introduce you to our muse: Lia Shvelidze. Lia is a self-described "artist of peace". In lieu of having dreams, Lia has, and makes, plans. Astoundingly, this apparent rigidity has not killed her whimsical side however as she does still think of living amongst the stars one day.

Lia's last project was "My Unknown Sisters", which is an upcoming project in which she is in search of a new aesthetic. Fascinated by the rapid progress & technical achievements of mankind, Lia spends much of her free time merely observing in quiet contemplation. This contemplative side, coupled with her almost oxymoronic whimsy and practicality are what makes her a perfect muse for Caravan.

Nino Chubinishvili

We at Kilometre Paris would like to present our muse, Nino Chubinishvili. Nino is a woman, an artist, and a human being, but most importantly, she describes herself as a "citizen of the universe". Every role she takes on creates space for another, and with each shift, she evolves.

Her last project was a deeply personal one: a 63-page handcrafted book begun at the end of the Soviet Union. It was a letter to her daughter, and when it was finally printed, her daughter was 32 years old. Looking ahead, Nino is now focused on bringing her dream of a creative space to life — Blue Chubika, a luxury shop that will blend the aesthetic of a gallery with the precision of a designer's touch.

Nino is passionately tied to her roots, to the very essence of what it means to be Georgian. To her, being Georgian is a journey through the turbulence of the last 30 years — a mix of patience and constructive rebellion. Love and creation are her grounding forces, the frequencies where she feels most at home, wherever she may be.