Mattia Guarnera-MacCarthy
Mattia Guarnera-MacCarthy's artistic practice revolves around an exploration of the human condition, employing visual language borrowed from the realms of sports and entertainment as a catalyst for deeper understanding. Fascinated by the complexities and nuances that permeate everyday life, Guarnera-MacCarthy strives to capture and dissect these intricacies through his work. In his most recent works, he have delved into an exploration of contemporary aesthetics, zooming in closer to textures, fabrics, and figures, utilising perspective and focus to visually romanticise life. With a particular focus on removing sport from sporting, Guarnera-MacCarthy aims to delve into underlying themes that resonate strongly with contemporary society. Through his artistic lens, he bring attention to often overlooked scenes and moments, recognising their potential to evoke compelling allegorical, ideological, and philosophical debates that may otherwise remain unexpressed. By shedding light on these subtleties, the artist seeks to initiate conversations that challenge preconceived notions and encourage contemplation.
The outcomes of Guarnera-MacCarthy's artistic endeavours exhibit a deliberate mystical vagueness, purposefully devoid of concrete conclusions. Existing in a state of limbo, they invite viewers to engage with the works, pondering and interpreting their meanings. This approach reflects a Buddhist-like or Carl Jung’s-inspired ideology that embraces the paradoxical nature of existence. Within this realm, opposing forces such as good and evil, pain and glory, digital and real, clear and vague coexist and intertwine. Through his work, Guarnera-MacCarthy strives to bring attention to these dualities, exploring the interconnectedness that lies within them. Ultimately, Guarnera-MacCarthy's artistic goal is to provoke introspection and foster meaningful dialogue. His work serves as a mirror, reflecting viewers' own experiences and perceptions. By delving into the complexities of the human condition through the lens of sports and entertainment, he aim to illuminate profound truths that lie beneath the surface, encouraging viewers to question and explore their own relationship with the world around them.
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Based in London, UK
Education
2019-2022 First Class BA Diploma, Camberwell College of Art
2017-2018 Distinction Foundation Diploma, Camberwell College of Art
Group Exhibitions
2023 Rotation Works Artist Residency - Java studio, Brooklyn, New York, United States
2023 Close To Home - RA (Royal Academy) Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
2023 Offset - 948 x Observer @ Are You Mad, London
2023 Stella Artois, The Pub Renaissance Campaign and Auction
2023 TitleXI - The Hole - 312 Bowery, New York City, New York, United States
2023 Hopelessly Devoted - 1955 Broadway Suite E Oakland, California, United States
2023 Frieze London - Harlesden Highstreet booth H24, The Regent’s Park, London
2022 BUFFER, Guts Gallery, London
2022 ‘Celebrating 40 years of Black Art at Black Cultural Archives’ The Black Cultural Archive
2022 ‘Under The Jaguar Sun’ Kravitz Contemporary, London
2022 ‘In The House Of Babylon p.2' Harlesden Gallery, London
2022 ‘Start.Art Fair, Saatchie Gallery, London
2022 ‘Loaded’ IRL Gallery, New York
2022 ‘Relationship To Self’ The Take Courage Gallery, London
2022 'Open House' Better Go South Berlin, Berlin
2022 'The Feast For The Eyes' - StART Art Fair Seoul, Seoul
2022 'In The House Of Babylon' Harlesden Gallery, London
2022 'Anga' Forever Good, London
2022 'Degree Show' Camberwell London University Of Arts,
London
2022 'Imagining Otherwise' The Who Gallery/Harlesden Gallery,
London
2022 'Hyper-contemporary' Hasbrook Gallery, USA
2022 'We’re Watching You pt.2' South Park Gallery, London
2021 'Hyper-contemporary' Hasbrook Gallery, Virtual Exhibition
2021 'EN-GER-LAND' Oof Gallery, London
2021 'Gift' A.P.T Gallery, London
2021 “Football Crazy Football Madness - Pattern Of Play,
London
2021 'Paradise Mind' Peckham Levels, London
2021 'The Horses Mouth (Live Crit)' - The Bomb Factory,
London
2021 'Permanent Temporary' London Design Festival, London
2021 'Peckham Art Festival' Copeland Park, London
2021 'Livesey Exchange Exhibition Weekend' - 135A Bird in
Bush road, London
2021 'Floor Exh 07' - Virtual Exhibition
2021 'Blast Room III' Holy Art, Virtual Exhibition
2021 'Who To Blame' Serving the People Virtual Exhibition
2020 'Don’t Panic' Southwark Park Galleries/Dilston Gallery,
London
2020 'Whats Not Being Said' South London Gallery, London
2019 'Reggae Festival' Fox N Firkin, London
2019 Flying Dutchman, London
2015 'Collaborative C1 Project' Goldsmiths University