STATEMENT
My work is grounded in a desire for stillness within the turbulence of ordinary daily life. As a parent of two young children, I am learning to exist in constant state of motion, reprioritization, and redirection to address what is immediately in reach or directly in view. Inspired by sublime imagery in 19th century landscape paintings and nostalgic geometric digital environments, I distill the tension between connected elements to solidify a sculptural moment. These compositions emerge from personal memories represented as architectural or geological forms that I gradually abstract and reshape. I focus on specific elements that obstruct, contain, and reflect chaos to emphasize movement while also encouraging a sense of discovery through an exchange with the viewer. This interaction is further enhanced by the work’s depth, which projects from the wall, activating a three-dimensional space and creating an added sense of weight. My studio practice is anchored in complex problem solving, steadiness, and adaptability--to chip away at projects during brief moments of stillness, during each season of life. This approach relies on a combination of traditional woodworking, computer modeling, and craft building techniques to produce refined sculptures made from common materials like wood, paper mâché, and wax sticks.
BIO
Mitchell Biggio (b. 1991) is a multidisciplinary Artist living and working in Atlanta. He graduated with a BFA in Sculpture from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2015. He is a recipient of the 2024-2025 Leap Year Residency at MINT ATL. His work has been exhibited in a number of galleries including a 2023 solo show “Forms in Exchange” at Echo Contemporary Art in Guardian Studios and the 2021-2022 “Gathered” juried exhibition at MOCA GA. His studio practice focuses on creating refined work with topographic and architectural elements. Along with his own practice, Biggio works alongside other local artists in creating public and private large scale sculpture and installations