Born November 28, 1975 in San Francisco, California. Sandro, the youngest of two sons of parents Michele and Andre Tchikovani. Both parents born in France and father of Georgian and Russian decent immigrated to the United States. He grew up with an early upbringing of culture by traveling to France with his mother and speaking fluent French at home. His father an Architect and Artist inspired his early introduction and passion to be creative.

In the early nineteen eighties he was moved by the urban art movement that flourished around him. By nineteen eighty nine spray paint, and markers became his choice mediums of expression. Known for his elaborate wild styles, and expressive colors, Misk1 has gained world wide recognition with his three dimensional letters. Using line shade and color Misk breaks the two dimensional surface with three dimensional words inspired by lyrics, hip hop terms and his name.

Typically Sandro has been known for his contribution to the urban art movement. But priding himself in his upbringing Sandro has meshed his Graffiti style with his father clean design esthetic and process to present a new style of contemporary art.

Past projects have included designs for companies such as HP, Levi's, Tribal Gear, and Atomic Snowboards. A short online animation series "Instant Def" for Snickers and the Black Eyed Peas. Much of this work was created while working for Ad Agencies such as Foote, Cone, and Belding SF, Ogilvy & Mather NY and SF, Goodby, Silverstien, & Partners, and BBDO LA. As well lectures at the Miami Ad School. Sandro has also shown his work locally and at galleries and events world wide. Tchikovani is currently living in San Francisco with his wife and daughter. He is constantly working on new projects.

Sandro's attended School of the Arts High School San Francisco ( SOTA ) followed by the California State Summer School for the Arts ( CSSSA ) formally located at Cal Art Los Angles and two years of City Collage of San Francisco art department.