About Chloe McCarrick

Chloe McCarrick is a British-born artist who blends history, science, and storytelling through the cyanotype process: a technique that uses sunlight to create strikingly bold, blue-hued images.

She initially studied fine art and art history, later focusing on photography, lens-based media, and printmaking. After graduating from university, Chloe lectured in photography and interactive media, working in further and higher education for almost eight years before transitioning into a full-time career as a practising and exhibiting artist. Initially relocating to London at the start of her career, Chloe now divides her time between London, Paris, and California, where the physical environments influence her practice.

‘Mother Nature is my collaborator.’

Best known for her circular cyanotypes, her work explores the boundless possibilities of image production in the age of modern printmaking, with the aim of reinventing, recycling, redefining, experimenting, and preserving.

Freedom and experimentation are key factors in developing her personal style, through rule-breaking and fusing art forms and techniques, taking inspiration from traditional approaches of image-making and giving them a contemporary, technological twist.

Her multidisciplinary approach extends beyond cyanotype development, integrating photography, printmaking, collage, and mixed media. Chloe's work is distinguished by its layered complexity, resulting in tactile artworks that engage collectors both visually and intellectually.

‘I believe that having a physical connection to the artwork through the act of handcrafting is more important than ever.’

Female empowerment is a recurring theme running throughout her work, constructing visual narratives of the lives of extraordinary, trailblazing women – celebrating their achievements, uncovering their struggles, and chronicling the stories of these often unsung heroines.

‘My work is a tribute to the inspiring women who have shaped history. Each woman’s story holds its own power, and I hope it leaves a lasting impact on those who experience it.’

Chloe's research process is central to her practice. Through extensive study of archives, historical texts, and visual sources, she immerses herself in the lives of her subjects to develop works rich with authenticity and depth.

‘The women I choose to portray are those whose stories resonate deeply with me. While many are lesser-known figures, like mathematicians, others, like the Brontë Sisters, carry feminist legacies that are underappreciated.’

Chloe McCarrick regularly exhibits internationally, appearing for the past few years at Le Salon Nationale Des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Affordable Art Fair London, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Singapore, and The Other Art Fair, curated by Saatchi Art, in London, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brooklyn. Other notable exhibitions include InPrint - A Celebration of British Contemporary Printmakers and Every Woman Biennial London.

Her work is held in the permanent heritage collection for Le Salon Des Beaux Arts foundation in Paris. She was nominated as a Rising Star for both Saatchi Art/The Other Art Fair and The Crafts Council UK in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

In 2023 and 2024, Chloe witnessed a further expansion of her collector base while extending her presence across North America, Scandinavia, and the Asia Pacific through various exhibitions and group shows. This international reach set the stage for her first US solo show in LA, which took place in July 2024, reflecting her growing acclaim.

‘I hope my visual storytelling ignites imaginations and sparks curiosity to delve deeper into the lives of these remarkable women. I want people to feel connected—connected to their stories, stories that deserve to be remembered.’