Mariam Gviniashvili is a composer working at the intersection of electronic and electroacoustic music, 3D sound, and multimedia performance. Her work explores the physical and emotional dimensions of sound and space, often integrating visuals and live performance to create immersive experiences.
Originally from Georgia, Gviniashvili’s musical journey began in early childhood with singing and piano, eventually leading her to composition studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music. This diverse background informs her artistic themes, ranging from the distractions of online meetings in DAYDREAMING (2022), to the “strange cosmic ballet” (5 against 4) of the audiovisual piece REVELATION (2021), and DECONSTRUCTION (2020), a work reflecting on viral spread patterns, which earned an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica.
Gviniashvili's work has been presented at festivals, venues and radio broadcasts worldwide, including INA GRM, Center for Art and Media | ZKM, Ars Electronica, EMPAC, New York Electroacoustic Music Festival, BEAST FEaST, Virginia Tech, Transitions at CCRMA, MA/IN, ICMC, Mixtur Festival, Klingt Gut, In Situ Festival, Heroines of Sound, Ultima Festival and BBC Radio.
The music website Boomkat described a live performance in which she 'conducts anxious clouds of feedback and cybernetic sound design into febrile textures that sound as if they're teeming with life... it's surreal and lively, pointing towards new horizons.'