Study of Self explores masculinity, loss, and the artist’s lived experiences through the presentation of archival work, portraiture and landscape accompanied by text and quotes.
Study of Self was shown as part of Queertography – a Head On exhibition during Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 for World Pride.
Paul McDonald is a socially engaged educator, artist and curator whose personal practice explores and creates a dialogue around masculinity and mental health. His practice is informed through research and the delivery of community participatory programs
He completed his Masters of Art – Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, in 2016, with Distinction, at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
His photographic work has been published internationally and his work exhibited in over 25 countries. He published his first book ‘Study of Self’ in 2021.
He is represented by Ghislain Pascal, The Little Black Gallery, London.
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