Mitch Greer is an intermedia technologist, artist, designer, and filmmaker based in Emeryville, CA. He creatively merges his skills in coding, architectural design, and musical instrument building, embracing the realms of science fiction, fairy tales, and mythology. Mitch's work delves into the intricate interplay between the mystical, imaginative, and scientific aspects of the modern world.
Operating under the moniker International Corporation, Mitch is engaged in the design and production of multimedia and sound installations both independently and in collaboration with Rachel Smith. Together, they performed and exhibited as The Lickets at various renowned events such as the Olympia Experimental Music Festival in 2009, Issue Project Room in New York in 2010, Garden of Memory at the Chapel of the Chimes in 2016, and KZSU Stanford's Day of Noise from 2011 to 2017. Mitch's work has garnered international recognition since 2013, with exhibitions held across different countries.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Mitch expresses his creativity through indie comic art. Since 2014, he has been crafting experimental comic zines that find their way into the hands of readers in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. These unique publications serve as a platform for his exploration of unconventional storytelling and visual narratives.
To cultivate his artistic expertise, Mitch honed his skills through formal education at prestigious institutions such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the San Francisco Art Institute, and California College of the Arts.
In all his endeavors, technology plays a central role for Mitch, serving as a catalyst for innovation and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. As an innovative coder, he leverages technology to bring his artistic visions to life, crafting interactive installations and immersive experiences that blur the lines between reality and imagination. In his architectural designs, technology acts as a driving force, enabling him to construct visionary spaces that transcend traditional notions of form and function. Furthermore, Mitch's passion for musical instrument building allows him to combine his technical prowess with artistic sensibilities, resulting in unique and experimental sonic creations.
Through his interdisciplinary approach, Mitch strives to bridge diverse disciplines, seamlessly merging art, technology, and design. This fusion allows him to unravel the possibilities that emerge when these realms intertwine, offering audiences an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of the contemporary world.
An Empty Cup Holds the Soul of a Dream
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by Mitch Greer
Director
Basic Hundred Songs
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by Mitch Greer
Director
Song of the Octopus
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by Mitch Greer
Mitch Greer
Octant Coordinate System
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Film
by Skymachine
Director, Animator, Art
Dragon Diver
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by Mitch Greer
Director, Animator
Flower in the Sky
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by Mitch Greer
Director
Journey In Caldecott
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Film (short)
by Skymachine
Director, Animator, Art, Composer
Rainbow Fields
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by Mitch Greer
Director, Animator
Song of the Clouds
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by Mitch Greer
Director, Animator
SAIC Monsters
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by Mitch Greer
Director, Animator
SF Addy
California College of the Arts
(2017-2020)
San Francisco Art Institute
(2014-2016)