Johannesburg

MARIAPAOLA MCGURK

My work captures space and materials in striking and authentic ways.
My Disciplines
Mixed Media
Text Based
About The Creative

Creating art is a means of catharsis in an otherwise chaotic and challenging world. My work allows me to rest, rejuvenate and unravel ideas and questions that I have. Papercutting is a slow and very delicate process that juxtaposes my volatile and passionate character. When I am cutting, I allow myself the chance to breathe.

Creative output/s I am interested in producing:
Storytelling
Imagery for publications
Public art
Use scientific material to make something compelling/expand messaging
Co-mapping with community/workshops
Branches of science I'm interested in:
Geology
Astronomy
Meteorology
Oceanography
Glaciology
Climatology
Artificial Intelligence
Law
Politics
Sociology
Psychology
Mathematics
Computer Science
Anatomy
Physiology
Medicine
Neuroscience
Microbiology
Genetics
Ecology
Botany
Electrochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Kinetics
Anthropology
Social Psychology
Archaeology

WORK

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