Mishiko Makharadze was born into an artistic family, with a painter mother, Feride, and a father, Koki, known for his monumental canvases and battle scenes. Growing up in an environment enriched by art and creativity, Makharadze was immersed in the beauty of artistic expression from a young age. His childhood home, designed by his father and adorned with intricate fireplaces, reflected the family's commitment to art, while his mother’s attention to detail in interior design inspired a joy in daily life. This nurturing environment led Makharadze to begin painting at the age of three, following in his parents' footsteps. After studying film design, he pursued a career in stage and costume design, making a name for himself in Georgia for his distinctive style. His early career broke from Soviet artistic norms, sparking a rebellious spirit that pushed him to explore new forms of expression and ultimately led him to exhibit his work internationally, including in New York and Seville.
Makharadze’s work is richly narrative, blending symbolic imagery influenced by Persian carpets, Eastern philosophy, and the multicultural heritage of Tbilisi, a historical Silk Road city. His early explorations in expressionism and oriental motifs are woven into his work, with flowing, calligraphic brushstrokes and complex layers. His compositions draw from diverse sources, from ancient Japanese and Chinese art to Western landscapes, yielding pieces that merge calligraphic elegance with expressive depth. His unique technique of cuts and surface scratches imbues his canvases with what he calls "wounds," gestures that guide the viewer to a contemplative space. Through dynamic interplay between abstraction and figuration, Makharadze’s work engages themes of history, philosophy, and humanity's search for meaning, serving as a reflective mirror on society's complex past and uncertain future.
1990. E. Nakhamkin Fine Arts Gallery, New York
1991. Hofstra University, New York
1992. "Ariel" Gallery, New York
1995. "Euro Gallery," Moscow
1998. Scene and Costume Designer at Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
1998. Scene and Costume Designer at Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg
1999. "TMS" Gallery, Tbilisi
2002. "Casa de la Moneda," Seville
2002. "TMS" Gallery, Tbilisi
2006. Embassy of Georgia, London
2007. Alla Bulyanskaya Gallery, London
2010. Pierre Cardin Center, Paris
2017. Terassa Askaneli Space, Georgia
2021. Concha de Nazelle Gallery, Toulouse, France
2023. IArt Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia
Mishiko Makharadze was born into an artistic family, with a painter mother, Feride, and a father, Koki, known for his monumental canvases and battle scenes. Growing up in an environment enriched by art and creativity, Makharadze was immersed in the beauty of artistic expression from a young age. His childhood home, designed by his father and adorned with intricate fireplaces, reflected the family's commitment to art, while his mother’s attention to detail in interior design inspired a joy in daily life. This nurturing environment led Makharadze to begin painting at the age of three, following in his parents' footsteps. After studying film design, he pursued a career in stage and costume design, making a name for himself in Georgia for his distinctive style. His early career broke from Soviet artistic norms, sparking a rebellious spirit that pushed him to explore new forms of expression and ultimately led him to exhibit his work internationally, including in New York and Seville.
Makharadze’s work is richly narrative, blending symbolic imagery influenced by Persian carpets, Eastern philosophy, and the multicultural heritage of Tbilisi, a historical Silk Road city. His early explorations in expressionism and oriental motifs are woven into his work, with flowing, calligraphic brushstrokes and complex layers. His compositions draw from diverse sources, from ancient Japanese and Chinese art to Western landscapes, yielding pieces that merge calligraphic elegance with expressive depth. His unique technique of cuts and surface scratches imbues his canvases with what he calls "wounds," gestures that guide the viewer to a contemplative space. Through dynamic interplay between abstraction and figuration, Makharadze’s work engages themes of history, philosophy, and humanity's search for meaning, serving as a reflective mirror on society's complex past and uncertain future.
1990. E. Nakhamkin Fine Arts Gallery, New York
1991. Hofstra University, New York
1992. "Ariel" Gallery, New York
1995. "Euro Gallery," Moscow
1998. Scene and Costume Designer at Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
1998. Scene and Costume Designer at Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg
1999. "TMS" Gallery, Tbilisi
2002. "Casa de la Moneda," Seville
2002. "TMS" Gallery, Tbilisi
2006. Embassy of Georgia, London
2007. Alla Bulyanskaya Gallery, London
2010. Pierre Cardin Center, Paris
2017. Terassa Askaneli Space, Georgia
2021. Concha de Nazelle Gallery, Toulouse, France
2023. IArt Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia
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