Team
Co-Founder
Maka Buadze
With over eight years of experience in the banking industry, Maka cultivated strong leadership skills before seamlessly transitioning to the movie sector. Serving as a production manager for a year to the Oscar nominated movie , she gained invaluable insights into film production dynamics. Leveraging this expertise, they ventured into entrepreneurship, successfully steering a tourism business for more than five years.
Upon relocating to the United States, their passion for art and entertainment guided them into the heart of Hollywood's fashion scene. The inception of Nattywalk stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence in styling, creative direction, and art direction.
Nattywalk has become synonymous with exceptional achievements and high-profile collaborations with major celebrities in Hollywood.
Their dedication to infusing artistic elements into every facet of her work as an art director has earned recognition within the industry. Currently based in Los Angeles and continue to navigate the dynamic landscape of the art, digital art and photography industry actively seeking opportunities to contribute her expertise and passion to this ever-evolving space
Executive Director
Tornike Apridonidze
His journey first commenced in visual merchandising and honed skills in creating captivating brand experiences for big international retail businesses. This laid the foundation for his venture into marketing and educational field where he orchestrated successful campaigns and strategies for country’s the best private university and left an indelible mark on the businesses he collaborated with.
The pinnacle of his career unfolded during a transformative five-year tenure at the helm of a fashion startup. Tornike propelled emerging brands to international acclaim. Navigating challenges, I crafted a narrative of success through strategic leadership and a keen understanding of the global fashion landscape.
Recognized for his contributions and his skills, he finally Embracing his passion for photography and art, hasrecently taken on the role of Executive Director at a gallery, a move that signifies a profound connection to the world of visual storytelling and creative expression.
Art Director
Thea Goguadze
Thea has more than 15 - years of experience in working on Art projects. She founded ReachArt Visual - Art Consulting Company in 2019. She had a leadership position as a high ranking diplomat heading international affairs unit under the government of Georgia. Thea, under a pseudonym name Tea Nili, as a curator, artist and gallery owner has organized numerous art shows. Recently, she curated a group exhibition and an art fair - “Anatomy of Existence” at a new exhibition space ArtTent - Mtasminda Tbilisi. During the last three years, Thea organized more than 30 exhibitions and art projects including presenting Georgia at Beijing International Art Biennale (China) 2017. She was the founder and curator of T.G. Nili Art Space (Tbilisi) for 3 years. Thea is actively working to create a network for talented artists, and especially admires to work with emerging artists. Thea also strengthens her network by sharing her curatorial and artistic practices with established artists and other professionals
Curator
Mariam Shergelashvili
Mariam has 10 years of experience working in an Art field. She has received her B.A and M.A in Art History and Theory from Tbilisi State University. From 2013, she is working at the State Silk Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia. Currently, she is an exhibition curator of the museum. Her working interest is to research, analyze different practices of contemporary visual art. Mariam is founder of the experimental art platform unarchived_semiotics and is working to develop a non-formal educational platform through researching curatorial and theoretical practices in collaboration with artists, curators, museums and other art institutions. Mariam Shergelashvili has been involved in differrent research projects. She organizes and coordinates various educational activities, exhibitions, seminars, and lectures.