Bio
Madison Katrina Flood is a Latvian-US American artist working across poetry, film, and installation to create works that explore feminism, history, and memory. She is currently an artist-in-residence at Metàfora Studio Arts in Barcelona, Catalonia.
Her art has been shown in galleries and alternative spaces in the United States and Europe. Her poetry has appeared in several magazines in the United States and Europe. In 2023, she graduated with a BA in History of Art from the University of Michigan-- Ann Arbor. From 2020-2023, she worked as Curatorial Assistant and was mentored by Amanda Krugliak at the Institute for the Humanities Art Gallery.
Artist Statement
As an interdisciplinary artist, I work primarily with poetry, installation, and film, often combining these mediums to investigate themes of identity, history, and personal narratives. My work is deeply informed by my experience as an adopted person from Latvia, as well as by the intersection of contemporary poetry and experimental film. This fusion of forms and experiences allows me to engage in the act of redefining history and archives, a process that draws from my background in History of Art.
My creative process begins with a poem, or a piece of music from a collaborator, and evolves through the creation of images and environments using film and installation. Research plays an essential role in my practice, providing the foundation for my poetry, while collaboration shapes the direction and final form of my pieces.
I am inspired by artists such as Cecilia Vicuña, Tracey Snelling, and Amanda Krugliak, whose practices have shaped my approach to contemporary art. The act of archiving personal histories and the fluidity of memory are central to my artistic exploration, and I aim to engage in dialogue about social issues, particularly feminist concerns, through my work. My films often incorporate performance, whether through the body or the voice, as I explore how these elements intersect with the themes I address.
My work has been exhibited at LastCrit Gallery in Barcelona, and I have performed at the Institute for the Humanities Gallery in Ann Arbor, among other venues. These exhibitions and performances continue to drive my commitment to creating works that challenge perceptions, spark conversation, and invite viewers to reconsider the way we understand and engage with personal and collective histories.
Find me on instagram, linkedin, or contact me at madisonkf7@gmail.com