Kira McCarthy

Available Works

Biography

Kira McCarthy (b.1998, UK) is a visual artist based in South East London whose practice utilises painting, photography and film to bring to light the power and potential of female relationships. Whether they may be sexual or platonic, exploring how the ubiquitous nature of technology acts to undermine these bonds is evermore important for both women and men living in a capitalist and patriarchal world. Kira believes female connections are an incredibly crucial aspect of survival against modern-day society due to their uncompromising ability to provide nurture, safety, comfort, intimacy and love. By portraying scenes of simultaneous intimacy and disconnect, Kira believes such visual conflicts are needed to urge the viewer to question what happens when these alliances are tested. Kira lives and works in London, UK.

Education

BFA, Camberwell College of Arts, 2019-2022

BFA, University of Leeds, 2018-2019

Diploma, Camberwell College of Arts, 2017-2018

Press

2022, Painting Degree Summer Show, Camberwell College of Arts Zine

2022, Summer Exhibition, North London Art Collective Zine

2019, Sluts, Female Pleasure and Sexual Liberation, Lippy Magazine

Exhibitions

2022, Camberwell College of Arts Painting Exhibition, Southwark Park Gallery, London, UK (Group)
2022, Camberwell Degree Showcase, Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK (Group)
2022, North London Art Collective Summer Exhibition, Stoke Newington Library Gallery, London, UK (Group)
2021, Camberwell College of Arts 2nd Year Painting Virtual Exhibition, Online (Group)
2019, Leeds 1st Year Exhibition, University of Leeds, UK (Group)
2019, DIVERGENCE, Young Female Artist Exhibition, Goodness Brewery, London, UK (Group)
2019, COMFY, Young Female Artist Exhibition, Open Source Arts, Leeds, UK (Group)
2018, Camberwell College of Arts Foundation Show, Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK (Group)