Saphileaum

Saphileaum, the pseudonym of Georgian multi-media artist Andro Gogibedashvili (born 25 October 1997, Tbilisi, Georgia), unites various musical elements to create immersive sonic experiences that traverse cosmic and tribal landscapes. Growing up in a family steeped in Georgian musical tradition and art, as the grandchild of the famous national singer and actor Temur Tsiklauri and son of famous poet & novelist David Dephy, Andro's artistic journey was profoundly influenced by his heritage, spurring a passion for creative expression. Inspired by Georgian myths and legends, esotericism, mysticism, earth, unity, truth and the secrets of the universe, Saphileaum's music & DJ sets blend various musical genres and elements including: Ambient, Downtempo, Tribal, House, Techno, Balearic, Half-Beat and New Age, taking the listener to expeditions as above, so below. His sound alchemy can be described as "Cosmic, Relaxing, Fun, Tribal, Spiritual, Unifying and Mystic", fitting perfectly for clubs & festivals, as well as listening gatherings, exhibitions, relaxational sessions or meditation.

A milestone in Saphileaum's career came in 2022, when a snippet of his composition, "Cosmic Lake Transparency," via the project "Stihia Beyond", was transmitted as a radio signal to the exoplanet K2-18B from the Goonhilly Earth Station in England, marking a historic moment as the second Georgian artist to have their music journey into deep space. This remarkable achievement highlights Saphileaum's innovative approach to music, which has also seen him contribute to prestigious projects such as creating music for Porsche's new 911 model presentation in Tbilisi, Maison Margiela's yet unseen backstage photo exhibition by Jonathan Hallam under the Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in Tbilisi and music for a few Georgian films. Over the years, Saphileaum has released a diverse array of Albums and EPs on International labels, including "Transpersonal Experience" & "Intrapersonal Experience" on Good Morning Tapes, "Ornaments" on Oslated, "The Traveler" on Silent Season, "Exploring Together" on Mule Musiq and "Banana Leaf Paradise" on Slow Life, to name a few, each reflecting his unique blend of cosmic expansiveness, tribalism and meditative storytelling.

Beyond Saphileaum, Andro has explored other artistic avenues under different monikers, such as Marquess Evergreen for meditative music and writing fairy tales, and Farewell Warm Fields for nostalgic explorations of breakbeat and downtempo sounds, evoking poignant narratives of human connection and longing. In addition to music, Andro's creative spirit finds expression through writing poetry, fashion, collage art and philosophical inquiry, enriching the cultural landscape with his diverse contributions and leaving an enduring mark on the world of art and expression.

✤ Booking DJ: kuba@khidi.ge
✤ Booking Live: christian@vdhaardt.com
✤ Contact: saphileaum@yahoo.com