Zura’s artistic practice centers on the human figure, often fused with animal forms — a powerful metaphor for the instinctual and mythic layers of human nature. His work is known for its emotional intensity, symbolic complexity, and sculptural precision, inviting viewers into a visceral, dreamlike world.
A Georgian-born sculptor, Zura navigates the delicate tension between classical form and contemporary identity. Rooted in a rigorous figurative tradition, his sculptures evoke psychological and mythological archetypes, figures in flux, poised between abstraction and form, reflecting themes of transformation, power, and vulnerability.
His practice emphasizes the materiality of sculpture, exploring the interplay between solidity and gesture, weight and movement, presence and void. Zura’s figures inhabit spaces with an awareness of scale, rhythm, and environment, creating an intimate yet monumental experience. Whether in public parks, urban courtyards, or private settings, his work engages both body and mind, fostering reflection and dialogue.
Zura’s works have been acquired by private collectors such as Victor Niederhoffer, and he has created large-scale commissions, including a monumental sculpture for the Pegasus World Cup in 2025, public sculptures for parks in New York, and permanent installations in Williamsburg community gardens. These projects highlight his ability to shape both intimate and expansive environments, bringing his sculptural language into dialogue with diverse audiences.
He often integrates narrative and archetype into his compositions, imbuing each work with emotional resonance while maintaining formal elegance. His approach balances refinement and raw expressiveness, making the work feel both timeless and immediate.
Originally from Georgia, Zura studied at the State Academy of Fine Art and now lives and works in Brooklyn, where his studio serves as both a site of creation and a space for teaching. Guided by a philosophy of beauty, love, and harmony, his practice reflects a commitment to sculpture as a medium capable of connecting individuals, shaping spaces, and activating memory and imagination.
Art Fairs:
Hamptons Fine Art Fair – Southampton, NY USA – Summer 2025
Art Miami – Miami, FL - 2024
Art Expo – New York, NY – 2009
Art Expo – New York, NY – 2007
Solo Exhibitions:
Twelve Chairs Gallery, Brooklyn, NY - September 2025
Private Gallery, Pound Ridge, NY – July 2023
NAC Gallery, Florida – April 13, 2013
Group Exhibitions:
“ROOTS”, Twelve Chairs Gallery, Williamsburg, NY – Spring 2025
“Residents Unknown”, Twelve Chairs Gallery, Williamsburg, NY – Summer 2025
Dacia Gallery, New York, NY – 2023
Perry Gallery, New York, NY – 2007–2009
Red Fox Gallery, New York, NY – 2023–2024
Harlem Sculpture Garden, Harlem, NY – 2024
Contemporary Russian Art Museum – 2024–2025
Collections & Public Art:
Public sculptures and private collections in Georgia, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey