BIOGRAPHY

Pia Dugger is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores identity, societal expectations, and the rewriting of women’s history. She examines humanity’s intrinsic need for nature as a means of healing, juxtaposed against modern society’s obsession with instant gratification. Her art combines vivid wildlife imagery with geometric distortions like pixels and glitches, reflecting the tension between the natural and artificial.

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Born in Sindelfingen, Germany, Pia was raised in a multicultural household that emphasized hard work and academic success. Art became her refuge during a childhood marked by high expectations, migraines, and insomnia. She pursued graphic design at the Akademie für Kommunikation in Bad-Cannstatt, graduating in 2004. Shortly after, she immigrated to the United States, navigating culture shock and fears of losing her identity while building a corporate career. The birth of her second son in 2015 reignited her passion for art, leading her back to creative expression.

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Pia’s innovative style incorporates kinetic and interactive elements, including magnets that transform her paintings into dynamic, ever-evolving pieces. She transforms found animal sculptures by depicting skeletons on one side and glitch imagery on the other, adding educational depth while critiquing humanity's disconnection from nature.

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Currently based in Boynton Beach, Florida, Pia’s work has been exhibited in several notable galleries, captivating audiences with its intellectual depth and visual storytelling. Her art invites viewers to reflect on their relationship with the environment and modern living, offering a thought-provoking commentary on contemporary life.