Gerard Carson

Gerard Carson’s practice is concerned with the contingency of matter in the context of accelerated modes of technological production, ecological breakdown, and the indeterminate vectors of their effects/affects. By working via a speculative methodology, Carson’s works take the form of precarious assemblages comprised of bio-plastics and concrete, where computer modelling and 3D printers act as techno-symbiotic agents in the assemblage’s manifestation.

He has exhibited throughout Ireland, UK, and China. He has also been a recipient of the Frank Bowling Scholarship Award, which supported his MA Fine Art studies at the Chelsea College of Art. Carson is also a graduate of the Ulster University School of Art & Design. He has acted as a mentor to recent graduates from the Chelsea College of Art and has curated a number of exhibitions at ACAVA Maxilla Studios & Space. Carson is a former co-director with Platform Arts Gallery & Studios.

Selected Solo Exhibitions

  •  Dredge, Ps Squared Gallery, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2023). 
  •  Huddled on Foggy Vectors, QSS Gallery, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (2022). 
  •  MURKTACKTISS, An Cultúrlann Dillon Gallery, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (2020). 

Selected Group Exhibitions

  •  Scraper, ALT-R, London, UK. (2023). 
  •  Gintlíocht, Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra, Northern Ireland. (2023). 
  •  Strange Attractor, Futur.Shock x Most Dismal Swamp, Fold LDN, London, UK (2022). 
  •  Quarry, Dovetail, Arch 47, London, UK. (2022) 

Curated Exhibitions/Events/Roles 

  • Zabludowicz Collection Masterclass 2021, London, UK (Participant). 
  • Spore; Psychedelic Laughter (curator), Platform Arts, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2019). 
  • Vipunen (curator), Andrew Rickett, Platform Arts, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2019) 
  • Platform Arts Gallery & Studios Co-Director, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2017-2019) 

Residencies

  • Tokyo Art n’ Shelter Artist in Residence, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan (2020). 
  • Ps²/Primary Studios Exchange Programme (ESP), Belfast/Nottingham, UK & Northern Ireland (2019). 
  • Digital Arts Studios Home Residency, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (2019). 

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