Around the Studio is an interdisciplinary practice founded by Tika Shelia (b.1996) and Ano Jishkariani (b.1996) in 2021. T h e were born and started their practice in Tbilisi, Georgia, and are now livingin New York and Frankfurt. The studio employs a diverse range of practices, includingobject design, collectible furniture, spatial and architectural design, and installation.

The Studio explores cultural, social, and political themes through multidisciplinary projects that merge community engagement and collaboration. Their practice focuses on transforming objects and materials that emerge from collective actions into functional, everyday items. By reimagining public symbols as domestic objects, Around the Studio creates a dialogue between personal environments and larger societal movements. By integrating local traditions, contemporaryissues, and diverse disciplines, Around the Studio seeks to create spaces and experiences that encourage reflection, participation, and collective action.