Das fliegende Künstlerzimmer

I feel that an essential task of my artist in residence bursary is … 

to inspire, to collaborate, and to develop tools and sustainable models for schools.

I would describe myself as …

organised/chaotic, active, serious/funny and direct 

I really enjoy it and artistic creativity always stems from collaboration. Knowing how to organise yourself in groups and work with other people promotes a richer artistic approach.

I love telling stories because …

it’s the easiest way of making human connections. Our individual stories shape history: by sharing stories, we are writing history together.

My key means of expression are … 

dependent on the theme I’m working on at the time. I allow myself to work with various media and that’s also important for me. I particularly like starting with drawings but I also work with audio, video and various forms of textiles.

“In my view, the Fliekü space is a work of art because it was designed by an architect for a particular purpose and also because of its deliberate placement – instead of being randomly sited it has been placed on school premises and offers the freedom to experience things both inside and outside.“

Sopo Kashakashvili, artist-in-residence 2025/2026

What inspires me …

Everyday situations, encounters with people, my direct surroundings, archives, films. I am especially interested in macro-stories,  individual and collective tales.

Playing with words and pictures …

opens up new dimensions for communication, connection and playful expression.

I value working with children and young people because … 

I can keep learning new things from different generations. There are things that you can only learn from younger generations – assuming you meet them as individuals.

Education is a powerful tool for …

enabling freedom.