Saturday, April 25, 2026 · No. 114
Artist Profile

Jacolby Satterwhite

Jacolby Satterwhite is a contemporary artist known for his immersive multimedia installations that blend 3D animation, performance, and digital video. His work frequently explores themes of queer identity, memory, and the intersection of technology and personal history.

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Biography

Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Jacolby Satterwhite is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, establishing his practice through a fusion of digital media and performance art.

Satterwhite’s signature work often incorporates 3D-rendered environments that serve as backdrops for his own choreographed movements. His practice frequently draws upon his mother’s drawings and personal archives, transforming these intimate materials into expansive, surreal digital landscapes that challenge traditional boundaries of video art and installation.

His work has been featured in major international institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation. He continues to be recognized for his contributions to contemporary digital art and his ability to synthesize complex personal narratives with high-tech visual aesthetics.

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