Artist Biography

Gabi Madrid is an Atlanta-based artist, raised in the American South with Mexican and Muscogee heritage. They received their BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019 and are a MFA candidate at Georgia State University.  They began working in a blacksmith shop, where they learned to manipulate metal, followed by cabinetry, leading them to build sets for the film industry. After leaving film, Madrid began working on their own art practice and a teaching career. 

An internationally recognized artist, Madrid has been awarded the Craft Emergency Relief Fund Get Ready Grant and received scholarships at Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Madrid was selected for The Creatives Project 2023-2025 Artist-in-Residence and Paint Love’s 2024-2025 artist cohort. They continue to aid communities through their service on the board for the Atlanta Green Artist Alliance.  

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.