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, logic-based 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.

Using the visual grammar of painting and sculpture, Pearce tests systems of measurement and codification, echoing early conceptual practices like those of Mel Bochner. His ghostly, monochrome forms—reminiscent of MRI imaging—conjure surreal, mechanized anatomies and existential unease. Rather than offering resolution, his works pose open-ended questions about perception, knowledge, and the space between certainty and doubt.

His work was exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at Kunstmuseum Den Haag; Perrotin in Paris; Royal Society of Sculptors in London; Mou Projects in Hong Kong; Carl Kostyál in London; New Galerie in Paris; Ribot Gallery in Milan; Baert Gallery in Los Angeles; Division of Labour in Manchester; Schlossmuseum Linz in Austria and Mine Project in Shanghai. His work was exhibited at the Gwangju Biennale 2024 curated by Nicolas Bourriaud.

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.