Whether photographing adult swim stars or vinyl Gorillaz, Brian McCarty transforms real backgrounds into imaginary scenarios and make-believe characters into lifelike subjects.
By capturing art toys in realistic settings, McCarty creates multimedia tableaux based on constructed narratives. The effect is disarmingly spontaneous, with colorful creatures becoming engaged storytellers in a practice that redefines the meaning of play.
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Click through below for a gallery of images by Brian McCarty.
Brian McCarty, Gorillaz, 2007. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Master Shake, 2005. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, YHWH, 2009. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Gary Grenade, 2009. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Wish Come True, 2008. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Petit Lapin, 2008. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Frogger, 2007. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Meltdown, 2006. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Broken Heart Robot, 2006. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, The Meeting, 2005. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Sympathy for the Recording Industry, 2005. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Lost Face, 2004. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Yummy!, 2004. © Brian McCarty
Brian McCarty, Oklahoma Sunset, 2003. © Brian McCarty