“I was born and raised in Georgia. I have been living in the USA for almost twenty years, where I successfully continue my creative work. I am exhibited in the US and other countries, I regularly participate in exhibitions and international biennials. I run the Virginia Art Studio. I also teach tapestry at the Smithsonian Museum School of Art (Washington, DC), at the Art League School (Alexandria, USA) and at the US Center for the Arts (Chantilly, USA).”