Mitch Iburg

“My studio practice is deeply influenced by the geologic forces which shape the earth. Through research and making, I hope to pursue a deeper understanding of these processes and how they function as a means of recording, eroding, and inevitably rewriting the planet’s history.

I translate these concepts into my work by studying and using foraged clays, stones, fossils, and glacial debris collected throughout Minnesota. Used within a multidisciplinary approach, these resources act as tools for showcasing the geologic and climatological events that have shaped the landscapes around me…”