Artist Biography

Gabi Madrid (b. 1996) is a multi-disciplinary artist with Mexican and Mvskoke heritage based in Atlanta, GA. They earned a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019, and they are an MFA candidate in Sculpture at Georgia State University. They were a part of The Creatives Project Artist-in-Residence 2023-2025 program and Paint Love’s 2024-2025 artist cohort. Madrid has been awarded the CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) Get Ready Grant and received scholarships for workshops at Penland School of Craft and Arrowmont School of Craft.

Their creative practice combines automatic writing and drawing to inform their sculptural explorations. Through their process, Madrid engages with aspects of the subconscious mind dealing with thoughts, fears, anxieties, and beliefs. Madrid often delves into themes related to duality, identity, and transformation expressed through their use of black and white imagery. By engaging with various mediums, Madrid seeks to create spaces where viewers can confront their own experiences, revealing the interconnectedness of our stories.  

Artist Statement

    In my work, I explore the tapestry of the human experience, focusing on themes of self-development, identity formation, and the collective unconscious. My artistic journey is an invitation to delve into the connections that bind us as individuals and as a society.

    The writings of Joesph Campbell influence my work, I draw upon the Hero’s Journey to invite viewers to reflect upon their experiences and serve as an invitation to see the patterns that echo across cultures and time. Through the works I create, I seek to open a dialogue about growth, resilience, and the ongoing quest for identity and transformation.

    The work often shares elements related to the work of Carl Jung, I explore the inner world of the subconscious and unconscious as well as the other unseen realms through various mediums. In my practice, I incorporate the use of archetypes and symbols to form a universal language that transcends cultural and political barriers. I draw inspiration from personal narratives, tapping into the stories that shape our identities—those we inherit, those we forge, and those that resonate universally.