MADS
ARTIST BIO
Madison Higginbotham, Mads is a self-taught painter based in Vancouver, Canada. Growing up in a family that cherished the arts, Mads was encouraged to express her creativity through drawing and painting from an early age. While her initial career path led her to earn a BA in Corporate Communications and a Graphic Design Certificate, the call to paint professionally became stronger and stronger. After stepping back into the art world, Mads discovered her true passion lies in blending realistic portraiture with chaotic abstraction. Her work explores the beauty in everyday moments, capturing the complexity of the human experience through vibrant colours and dynamic forms.
ARTIST
STATEMENT
Whether I’m capturing the essence of an individual or place, painting a singular portrait or creating a collection, my art art is a fusion of realism, abstraction and spontaneity. It is a celebration of the multifaceted nature of identity, revealing the beauty that lies at the intersection of precision and chaos. When painting portraits, I strive to capture not just the likeness of my subjects but their spirit—their stories, emotions and subtle nuances that make them unique. This dedication to detail serves as a foundation for my exploration of the chaotic and abstract. Here, I embrace the unpredictability, allowing colours and forms to collide and dance across the canvas. This chaos represents the raw, unfiltered aspects of life—its uncertainties and complexities. The act of scribbling is liberating, reflecting the unstructured nature of ideas and feelings that often accompany the creative process. It reminds us that not everything needs to be polished; sometimes, the most profound expressions arise from the simplest forms. Through these works, I invite viewers to engage with the tumultuous beauty of existence, encouraging them to find meaning in the disarray. These elements create a rich tapestry of human experience.