HIV AWARENESS CAMPAIGN / LACK OF HAPPINESS
Fashion as a Platform for Change
Fashion is more than aesthetics; it is a tool to challenge norms, spark transformation, and intertwine beauty with social progress.
Living Openly as Advocacy
For 33 years, I have lived openly—not by choice, but by necessity. My life is a testament to visibility, proving that we exist, we matter, and our progress cannot be erased.
A Legacy of ResistanceLiving Openly as Advocacy
For 33 years, I have lived openly—not by choice, but by necessity. My life is a testament to visibility, proving that we exist, we matter, and our progress cannot be erased.
LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly from the Soviet era and 90s Georgia, have reshaped history. We were the first to challenge injustice, embedding equality and human rights into cultural consciousness.
Purpose Through Openness
Openness gives my life meaning. In a country where HIV cases are rising, breaking stigma and advocating for vulnerable communities has never been more critical.
The Reality of HIV Care in Georgia
The centralized care system strips patients of privacy and dignity, exposing identities in a flawed, impersonal process. Behind green walls, we wait—not just for treatment, but for liberation.
Art as Advocacy
In 2022, as my health declined, I turned to photography to document the fragility and resilience of living with HIV. These images reflect a stark reality and serve as a call to action.
A Limited-Edition Collection
My latest project blends fashion and photo-documentary, telling the stories of HIV-positive individuals. Vibrant colors and naive optimism balance the gravity of their experiences, offering light amid the struggle.
Ceramics Collaboration with Ana Khmaladze
This collaboration transforms the voices, emotions, and raw experiences of HIV-positive individuals into tangible art, giving form to untold stories.
A Call for Change
This collection is more than fashion—it is advocacy. It challenges biases, celebrates resilience, and invites dialogue to inspire understanding, compassion, and systemic change.
This collection is more than fashion—it is advocacy. It challenges biases, celebrates resilience, and invites dialogue to inspire understanding, compassion, and systemic change.