Elene Shengelia is a visual artist working at the intersection of documentary and fiction, exploring the psychological landscapes of individuals against broader social and political backdrops. Her practice engages themes of gender politics, immigration, and the socio-political fabric of her home country, Georgia

She is a graduate of the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York, where she received the Director's Fellowship Scholarship. She has received several awards and grants, and her work has been exhibited internationally, including in New York, Paris, London, and Rome.