Melano is a Georgian artist based in Switzerland. She was born in Tbilisi, Georgia when it was still part of Soviet Union. 

She studied classical painting in Georgian state academy of arts. During her studies in art academy Melano was part of an art group Creatorea; later she became one of the founders of the group lott which was the most radical and forceful union of artists within the Georgian art scene in the beginning of the new century. She was creating large number of socially critical works and at the same time she was motivated to carry on with her studies and acquire education in art academy.  Her diploma “Wet Circle” was executed together with her group lott; this piece of hers became the most controversial artwork in Georgian art history. From 2008 she moved to continue her studies in Geneva University of art and design where she finished her master’s study in CCC department (Critical Cross Cultural Sybermadia) in 2011.

 

Melano works with diverse materials. She is free in her perception.  There are no limits for her in media. Deriving from the topic and idea of the exhibition, Melano's endeavor to find the right element to express her feelings and intentions turns always a success.

 

Melano lives and works in Switzerland.