Gela Mikava's abstract art is characterized by distinctive shapes, vibrant colors, and expressive textures.Gela Mikava is a Georgian-born American visual artist, curator and professor of art. She is most recognized for her work in painting, video, photography, installation and sculpture. Her artwork often explores social and political issues, such as gender equality, civil rights and displacement of people. She has had her artwork included in numerous solo and group exhibitions and biennials worldwide, including in prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and the Venice Biennale. Her work has also been featured in several magazines, including Artforum and Art In America. She has received prestigious awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters & Sculptors Grant. Mikava currently teaches at the State University of New York, Albany.