Aaron McPolin
Artists, Photographer, and videographer, McPolin delves into areas of subculture, shining a light upon taboo realms and giving the audience an insight into other worlds they may never have experienced, or fully understood. McPolin’s art provokes the viewer into reflecting upon their own ideals, exposing their preconceived mindsets and intentionally aiming to provoke the viewer through juxtaposing the taboo and the beautiful. A provocateur, McPolin’s work is inspired by psychology, history, and the challenging of social norms, adopting symbolism and iconography into his art to create new meaning. McPolin’s earlier works ‘A Pattern of Rebirth’ speaks to our own mortality, whereas McPolin’s exhibition ‘A Tender Dissolution’ a three-year study of the art of Shibari, Kinbaku, and intimacy won the international photography awards for fine art.
McPolin is fascinated with the nuances of culture, our joint history, and social practices, he sees art not only as a way of expressing or communicating but also as a driving force for social change and innovation. McPolin believes that “Through art, I can show the truth of something, it’s only through the vulnerability of art that we see a glimpse of who someone really is, a brushstroke, a twist of a hand, the dilation of a pupil, to create is the rawest most ancient human act we have”. McPolin’s design and advertising background influence his exhibitions, often curating multi-sensory experiences, built with context, the experience leads his viewers down paths of visual consensual gates that communicate his art narratives and puts a mirror to the viewer to question what they know and feel. McPolin’s work spans 15 years, working in fashion, film, and fine art, his works have been featured in magazines such as Playboy, Penthouse, and Vogue; and exhibited in Perth, Sydney, Aukland, and Beverly Hills.
“ART REMINDS US OF WHERE WE HAVE BEEN AND WHAT IS YET TO COME. SPARKING REBELLION, CONTROVERSY, INNOVATION. IT IS THE RAWEST ACT OF EXPRESSION THAT BUILDS AN UNDERSTANDING OF ONE ANOTHER.” - AARON MCPOLIN
