I'm Sophie Pirtskhalava 22-old self-taught artist. My first solo exhibition went on display on October 1-2 at Baia Gallery, Chardin Street. I'm student of the Department of Diplomacy at the Georgian-American University, I have been painting since 14. Painting is my hobby. I've wanted to have an exhibition for a long time. It took me around 5 years to create 20 works.

When I come home from university, I sit down, start painting and relax. It usually happens very unexpectedly- when images come to me, I immediately make some outlines not to forget and then come home and start working.While working, my brain is totally shut off. I belong to a totally different world. I tend to listen to classical music while painting and I sit in my own room. Even if there are other family members watching me or making a noise, I don't notice anything. Once, I painted from 8 pm to 5 am without eating anything. I wasn't a bit tired.