Georgian artists turn Tbilisi flood into art [VIDEO]

Georgian artists around the world are coming together to raise money for the victims of the devastating June 13 flood, which claimed the lives of 19 people and completely destroyed Tbilisi Zoo.

Several charity concerts have already been held but more are on the agenda for the coming days and weeks.

Georgian singer Katie Melua, who is now based in the United Kingdom, will gather her friends to sell Georgian food, artworks and souvenirs to raise money for Tbilisi Zoo and people affected by the disaster. The charity event will be held in London at Covent Gardens on July 26.

This effort comes after Melua held a charity concert on Sunday night, which also raised funds for her hometown Tbilisi.

Meanwhile Georgian designer Ketevan Sakareli is contributing to Melua’s upcoming charity sale. Sakareli has donated a one-off specially designed enamel ornament of Tbilisi Zoo’s hippopotamus Beggy, who became a symbol of the Tbilisi flash flood after she escaped the Zoo in the flood and was later found wandering the streets.

Enamel ornament of Tbilisi Zoo’s hippopotamus Beggy by Georgian designer Ketevan Sakareli.

Additionally, signed art prints by famous Georgian contemporary artist Eteri Chkadua will be available to purchase at the July 26 charity event. Chkadua is due to attend the event and meet her fans.

Contemporary art by Eteri Chkadua.

Since the tragic flood in Tbilisi, Georgian artists have been inspired to raise money for the flood recovery.

Hereyou can see sand art created by Georgian artist Tornike Kakushadze, who dedicated a short video to the victims of the disaster.

Georgian visual artists moved by the June 13 disaster have found ways to support people who suffered in the devastating flood.

See visual artworks created by Georgian artists below:

By Sandro Laliashvili.

By Tamri Maisashvili.

By Anano Martsvaladze.

By Irakli Topuria.

By Esso Man.

If you wish to donate to the Tbilisi flood relief fund, you can find full details here.