Mako Lomadze

Mako Lomadze is a contemporary visual artist based in Tbilisi, Georgia. She holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2009–2014) and a Master of Fine Arts (2014–2017) from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts.

Lomadze actively participates in international artist residencies, exhibitions, art fairs, and auctions, often describing herself as an “art nomad” whose practice evolves through travel, cultural exchange, and global artistic dialogue. She has undertaken residencies across Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Malta, Mexico, Turkey, and Georgia, which play a central role in her artistic research and development.

Her work has been presented internationally in solo and group exhibitions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, including exhibitions connected to the Venice Biennale (Personal Structures), CICA Contemporary Art Museum in Seoul, Mega Art Fair in Milan, Tbilisi Art Fair, as well as shows in Los Angeles and Spain. Her works have also been featured in auctions such as Bonhams (London), the Ria Keburia Foundation Auction, and BI Auction.

Lomadze is a recipient of the Culture Moves Europe grant (2024, 2026) and the EU-funded TEPSA Art Award (2024). Her works are held in the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cosenza and the Tbilisi Fine Arts Museum, as well as in private collections across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Artist Statement

Working primarily with oil painting, Mako Lomadze explores the expressive potential of traditional painting while engaging with contemporary conceptual approaches. Her practice moves between magical realism, contemporary surrealism, and expressive realism, often guided by symbolism and intuitive processes rooted in dreams, memory, and the subconscious.

Her work frequently unfolds in series and often incorporates elements of self-portraiture, functioning as visual records of introspection and emotional transformation. Through layered symbolism and dreamlike imagery, Lomadze creates poetic narratives that reflect personal experiences while addressing broader themes such as identity, resilience, ecological awareness, and the evolving role of women in contemporary society.

Characterized by ethereal atmospheres and emotional depth, her paintings invite viewers to explore multiple layers of meaning beyond the immediate visual experience. Lomadze’s creative process begins with internal reflection and philosophical inquiry, which she translates into a symbolic visual language through painting.