Harrison Pearce

Harrison Pearce’s (b. 1986; UK) work emerges from his interrogation of the limits of empirical knowledge, triggered by a misdiagnosed brain anomaly that challenged his rational, logicbased worldview. With a background in analytic philosophy, Pearce explores the relationship between body and mind, and the uncertainties within scientific systems—from medical imaging and chaos theory to the ambiguity of language and translation. His art becomes a tool to expose the porous nature of supposedly objective understanding.

Inviting us to reflect on the increasingly intimate relationship between humans and machinery, Pearce questions the sustainability of technological progress and its impact on our idendities and society. His artworks function as mirrors, reflecting our growing dependence on technology and the potential futures such dependence might produce.

Pearce‘s work was exhibited at the Gwangju Biennale 2024 curated by Nicolas Bourriaud. Institutional exhibitions include Kunstmuseum Den Haag; Division of Labour in Manchester; the Royal Society of Sculptors in London and Schlossmuseum Linz in Austria. Alongside his solo exhibition at GNYP Gallery in Antwerp, the artist has exhibited with Perrotin in Paris; Mou Projects in Hong Kong; Carl Kostyál in London; New Galerie in Paris; Ribot Gallery in Milan; Baert Gallery in Los Angeles and Mine Project in Shanghai.

Harrison Pearce holds a BA in Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, an MA in philosophy from the University of London and an MFA from City & Guilds of London Art School.