SUMO

SUMO is a rising contemporary artist from Georgia whose striking visual language blends urban street sensibilities with deeply personal narratives. Born and raised in Tbilisi, SUMO began their creative journey through graffiti art, transforming the city’s walls into dynamic canvases that reflected both the vibrancy and the tensions of post-Soviet Georgian culture. Their work, characterized by bold colors, layered compositions, and sharp contrasts, often explores issues of identity, transformation, and resilience.

Drawing on influences from traditional Georgian motifs as well as global pop and street art movements, SUMO has developed a distinctive style that resonates with diverse audiences. Over the past decade, their pieces have been showcased in various galleries and public art projects across Europe and the Caucasus, earning them recognition as a leading voice in the region’s new wave of contemporary artists. SUMO continues to push boundaries, using art as a powerful form of commentary and connection, and building a bridge between the local and the universal through every spray, brushstroke, and installation.