Geoffrey Doig-Marx

GDM’s life journey has been one of resilience and artistic discovery. At the age of 15, during the early 1980s, he was removed from his home and found himself living in runaway shelters and group homes in the Albany/Saratoga area. Despite the challenges he faced, GDM turned to creative expression as a means of survival and self-discovery.

In the mid-1980s, GDM moved to New York City, where he immersed himself in the world of dance, musical theatre, art, writing, photography, directing, and choreography. It was in this vibrant, demanding environment that he began to forge his path as a multidisciplinary artist. His experiences in the city would shape not only his creative vision but also his deep commitment to exploring and expressing the human condition through various forms of art.

With a career spanning decades, GDM has become a well-rounded artist, educator, and director, contributing to the cultural landscape in ways that reflect both his personal history and his passion for the arts. His journey from hardship to creative triumph serves as an inspiring testament to the power of art in healing, transformation, and expression.

“I don’t like a lot of art. I only like two pieces I have in my home, my GDM and my HIRSCHFELD”…Chita Rivera