Conrad Shawcross British, b. 1977

Imbued with an appearance of scientific rationality, Conrad Shawcross’ (b. 1977) sculptures explore subjects that lie on the borders of geometry and philosophy, physics and metaphysics.  Inspired by different technologies, the artist's structures may retain in appearance the authority of machines - yet, they remain enigmatic, filled with paradox and wonder.  Some have an absurdist melancholy feel, while others tend to the sublime, substituting the purely functional for phenomenological experience. 

In his work, Shawcross has paid tribute to some of the great pioneers and analysts, and considered specific moments or figures from the past.  In the end, Shawcross’ art questions what we take for granted and encourages us to see beyond the physical. 

Shawcross has completed a number of major public commissions across the world, including Paradigm outside the Francis Crick Institute in London and the 18-metre tall Exploded Paradigm inside the atrium of the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. He has exhibited at institutions across the world, including Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania, Wadsworth Atheneum in Connecticut, USA, the National Gallery in London, and ARTMIA in Beijing. He is represented by Victoria Miro in London and Tucci Russo in Italy.