Bio:

Michael Caci brings a rich cultural heritage and technical versatility to his mixed media practice. Born in upstate New York to an artistic Sicilian immigrant family, Caci's foundation in traditional techniques was established early, then expanded through formal education at Humboldt State University and the University of Washington, where he studied painting, printmaking, and digital photography.

Seattle became both home and creative laboratory for Caci in his adult life. It was here, in the late 1990s—amid the region's technological revolution—that he began pioneering work with large-format digital printing and emerging software, developing techniques that would become signature elements of his artistic vocabulary.

Caci's distinctive visual language emerges from his willingness to challenge conventionally accepted uses of artistic materials. His compositions thoughtfully integrate industrial materials, traditional painting techniques, and photographic elements—both original and appropriated—creating works that resist easy categorization while remaining visually compelling and conceptually rich.

Represented by Frederick Holmes & Co. Gallery, Caci continues to push the boundaries of mixed media art through his experimental approach and technical innovation. His work reflects both a lifetime of artistic evolution and a restless creative spirit that continues to seek new forms of expression at the convergence of analog craftsmanship and digital possibility.

“My work exists at the intersection of traditional artistry and digital innovation, where I challenge conventional boundaries between mediums. Inspired by the experimental ethos of artists like Sigmar Polke, I deliberately juxtapose disparate materials—industrial elements, traditional painting techniques, and photography both personal and appropriated—to create visual conversations that could not exist within a single medium.

Each piece begins as an exploration rather than a declaration. I approach my practice with persistent curiosity, allowing unexpected interactions between digital processes and traditional craft to guide the evolution of my work. This methodical experimentation with large-format digital printing technologies, begun in the late 1990s, continues to serve as the technical foundation for my current mixed media compositions.

The resulting works invite viewers to reconsider familiar visual languages through unexpected combinations and contexts. In this space between recognition and discovery lies the essence of my artistic inquiry—a continuous dialogue between tradition and innovation, between the handcrafted and the technologically rendered.

Artist Statement:

A person working in an art studio surrounded by paint cans and materials, examining a colorful print with a cheetah design on it. Shelves filled with art supplies and an Epson printer are visible in the background.

Solo Exhibitions

Venice Biennale 2024 Invitation, European Cultural Association (ECC), Palazzo Mora, Palazzo Michiel


2024

Frederick Holmes & Company, Seattle, WA


2023

Venice Biennale 2022 Invitation, European Cultural Association (ECC)

2023


Frederick Holmes & Company, Seattle, WA

2021