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 are currently pursuing an MFA in sculpture at Georgia State University. Madrid’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the Zuckerman Museum - Fine Arts Gallery in Kennesaw, GA, and the Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi in Venice, Italy.  The artist’s outdoor sculptures were publicly displayed on Freedom Park Trail and the Atlanta BeltLine.

As a studio member of The Creatives Project Artist-in-Residence 2023-2025 program at the Goat Farm Arts Center, Madrid is committed to community engagement. They also are part of Paint Love’s 2024-2025 artist cohort, where they empower youth facing poverty and trauma through art.  In 2023, they received a full scholarship for papermaking at Penland School of Craft. Additionally, Madrid serves on the Board of Directors at the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance and volunteers at the AGTA Shed to provide free reclaimed supplies to artists and educators.

The artist’s work focuses on the human experience to create ongoing conversations related to self-development, identity formation, and the collective unconscious. Their practice seeks to share the common thread that binds us all expressed through archetypes, symbols, and cultural motifs. By engaging with various mediums, Madrid seeks to create spaces where viewers can confront their own experiences, revealing the interconnectedness of our stories.  

Studio at the South River Art Studios & the Goat Farm Arts Center (through TCP)

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.