Bryan McCormack facts for kids
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Bryan McCormack
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| Born | 15 September 1972 Dublin, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | sculptures, paintings, videos, photos, drawings, performance, installation, |
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Notable work
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When Joris Ivens meets Hraesvelgr, Preservation is life – Les sons de ma vie |
| Movement | Contemporary Art |
Bryan McCormack, born in Dublin, Ireland, on September 15, 1972, is a modern artist. He creates art that focuses on important social topics. Over the past fifteen years, Bryan McCormack has shown his art in more than 30 exhibitions. He currently lives and works in Paris, France.
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About Bryan McCormack
After finishing his early studies, Bryan McCormack left Ireland to travel the world. Today, he lives in Paris. He mostly creates and shows art installations and sculptures. These artworks often explore social ideas and issues.
Bryan McCormack's Artworks
Early Works (2003–2004)
In 2003 and 2004, McCormack showed his art at the Castagneto Po Arti al Castello Foundation in Turin, Italy.
- Who Are The Heros: This art piece looked at the sad effects of military actions.
- Unleashing The Design of Imponderable Immortality on the Misguided, Servile Burgeoise: This work explored the differences in wealth between social groups.
Art in 2005
In 2005, Bryan McCormack had an exhibition at the Empire Gallery in London.
- Intimate Whisperings While the Words Break Down: This artwork explored mental health in society.
The same year, he also showed art at the Galerie Colbert in Paris.
- The Diaries of John Doe (3): This installation looked at why people might feel lonely in today's world.
Art in 2006
In 2006, the Christian Colas Gallery in Paris hosted an installation.
- See Nothing, Hear Nothing, No Nothing: This artwork was about how people sometimes ignore social problems if they are not directly affected.
Art in 2009
An installation called EarSpiltting Timbre was shown at UNESCO in Paris. This artwork commented on the destruction and violence caused by urban terrorism.
Art in 2010
A large public sculpture was permanently placed at the Park St. Cloud in Paris.
- When Joris Ivens meets Hraesvelgr: This sculpture is about environmental policies in developed countries. It also honors the film "Le Mistral" (1966) by Dutch filmmaker Joris Ivens.
Art in 2011
An installation called Preservation is Life The Sounds of my Life was set up over six floors of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. This work explored important health practices and the social aspects of relationships.
Art in 2012
A performance art piece called Chromo Zone Y was shown at the Theatre of Menilmontant, Paris. This performance explored poverty and its effects on how we live. It was produced by RainDogs Theatre Company.
Art in 2014
A public art project called Van'Heart was created. This was a temporary day shelter for people experiencing homelessness. It was made with students from College Marx Dormoy in Paris.
Art in 2015
In 2015, Bryan McCormack worked with the City Hall of Paris. They researched and created a new type of urban art installation called UPP Urban ProjectParis. This project aimed to connect with the city in new ways.
Recent Work (2016–2017)
Bryan McCormack worked on a project called Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow for the Venice Biennale in 2017. This artwork showed the European refugee situation. It aimed to give a voice to people who often don't have one. Hundreds of thousands of people from many countries, often children, participated.
Each refugee created three drawings:
- One drawing of their life before (Yesterday).
- One drawing of their current life (Today).
- One drawing of their hoped-for future (Tomorrow).
These drawings formed the basis of the project, which was both an art installation and a social media campaign. It mapped out the journey of refugees from Greek islands to centers in the UK. Many refugees in camps and shelters across Europe contributed their drawings. Each drawing is important and represents a voice.
Images for kids
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Preservation is life - Les sons de ma vie
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Preservation is life - Les sons de ma vie 2
