Travis Dodd, MFA

Education and Certifications

Master of Fine Arts

Georgia State University, 2022

Master of Arts in Sculpture

Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta, 2014

Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography

Savannah College of Art and Design, 2002

Biography

Travis Dodd b. Miami, Florida. In 1998 Dodd moved to Georgia and began to participate in various group exhibitions in the Southeast with shows at Marcia Wood Gallery (Atlanta, GA), The Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta, GA), The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Atlanta, GA), Gallery 5 (Richmond, VA), and Bridge Art Fair (Miami, FL). In addition, he has had solo exhibitions in Atlanta at Eyedrum, Whitespec, Welch Gallery, and Beep Beep Gallery. Internationally, Dodd has shown in Mexico, Scotland, and Italy. In 2014 Dodd received an MA in sculpture from SCAD-Atlanta and most recently completed his MFA at Georgia State University in 2022. His work has been collected by: Museo Riso, Savannah College of Art and Design, Lucinda Bunnen Collection, and private collections. Currently, Dodd is a Lecturer of Art at Columbus State University in Georgia, where he teaches across the College of Arts' curriculum.

Research Interests

Artist Statement

Human civilization evolved in tandem with the ability to excavate and manipulate the Earth's raw materials. Harnessing the properties of stone, metal, and silicon has led to the technologies shaping how we live. This connection between raw material and technological innovation creates a space of exploration for my sculpture, video, performance, and sound installations. In addition, while addressing the links between innovation and society, my work also allows me to uncover and deconstruct the cultural myths, rituals, and environmental impacts generated by civilization's interaction with technology.