Draft:Chloe McCarrick

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Chloe McCarrick
Chloe McCarrick in Los Angeles, 2023
Nationality	British
Education	Manchester School of Art
Known for	Cyanotype Printmaking Alternative process Collage
Website	www.chloemccarrick.com

Chloe McCarrick is a contemporary British artist based in London. She is known for her work as a cyanotype artist. Her artwork explores themes such as female empowerment, natural history, and science. McCarrick's art has been featured in various international exhibitions and is part of several permanent collections.

Education

Chloe McCarrick initially studied fine art, art history, and film studies, fostering her interest in photography and lens-based media. She later attended Manchester School of Art, focusing on fine art and art history. After completing her studies, McCarrick pursued a career in academia as a lecturer in photography and interactive media, before embarking on a full-time career as a practising and exhibiting artist upon relocating to London.

Career

Chloe McCarrick has been a regular participant in international art exhibitions since 2019, featuring in events such as Le Salon Nationale Des Beaux-Arts in Paris and The Other Art Fair, curated by Saatchi Art, in cities including London, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brooklyn.

She has also exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair in London, New York, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Singapore, and at exhibitions including InPrint - A Celebration of British Contemporary Printmakers, Art on a Postcard International Women's Day, and Every Woman Biennial London. McCarrick's artworks are included in the permanent heritage collection of the Le Salon Des Beaux Arts foundation in Paris. She received nominations as a Rising Star from Saatchi Art/The Other Art Fair and The Crafts Council UK in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

In 2021, Chloe McCarrick had her debut solo show in Chelsea, London, titled "Beyond The Blue - pushing the boundaries of how female photographic portraiture is viewed in the modern world."

Artistic Style and Process

Chloe McCarrick is recognised for her use of circular cyanotypes, which have become a signature aspect of her work, alongside square and rectangular forms. McCarrick has expressed in interviews that she uses circular shapes to represent her interests in the natural world, anatomy, science, and the concept of interconnected life cycles. In her cyanotype process, McCarrick combines traditional techniques with contemporary methods, including large-scale negative printing and hand-cut collage. Her method starts with a base of handmade paper or porcelain, building up layers with chemically treated metals, papercuts, and metallic leaf elements such as zinc, copper, or gold. This approach enables her to create artworks with varied textures and complex layers.

Themes

The themes in Chloe McCarrick's artwork revolve around historical narratives, with an emphasis on notable women who were trailblazers in their fields. Her works reference figures such as Mary Shelley, Marie Curie, and Amelia Earhart, integrating their stories and achievements into her art. Her thematic choices reflect a focus on blending art with historical storytelling.

Personal Life

In 2023, Chloe McCarrick married Nick Mallins, who previously pursued a career in music and later became an entrepreneur. The couple resides in London and also spends time in Los Angeles and New York.