Draft:Malcolm Peacock
Malcolm Peacock | |
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| Born | 1994 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University; MFA, Rutgers University |
| Known for | Performance art, sculpture, social practice |
Malcolm Peacock (born 1994) is an American multidisciplinary artist and athlete whose work explores themes of intimacy, trust, and the emotional landscapes of Black experiences. Utilizing mediums such as performance, sculpture, and social practice, Peacock's art often involves participatory elements that engage audiences in profound, transformative experiences.[1]
Early life and education
Peacock was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. From a young age, they exhibited artistic talent, encouraged by their mother, a beautician, and their father, an engineer.[2] They earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016 and a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in 2019.[3]
Artistic practice
Peacock's work is characterized by its focus on the intricacies of intimacy and the emotional spaces occupied by Black individuals. Their practice often incorporates common physical actions—such as talking, gazing, braiding, singing, and running—to emphasize the stakes and feelings associated with presence and proximity.[4]
One notable example is their 2023 exhibition at Artists Space in New York, where participants engaged in hour-long breathing exercises and listened to invocations of individuals' names submitted through prayer requests.[5]
Their sculptural works, often referred to as "textured confessions," utilize braiding techniques learned from their mother to create forms that resemble nature, emphasizing selflessness and collective strength.[6]
Residencies and exhibitions
Peacock has participated in several prestigious residencies:
- Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture (2017)[3]
- Joan Mitchell Center (2021)[3]
- The Studio Museum in Harlem (2023–2024), culminating in the group exhibition Pass Carry Hold at MoMA PS1 in New York (September 26, 2024 – February 10, 2025)[7]
Peacock has also exhibited at institutions such as Artists Space (New York), Terrault Gallery (Baltimore), the Institute of Contemporary Art at VCU, the Prospect Triennial (New Orleans), and the Carnegie Museum of Art.[8]
Awards and recognition
Peacock has received several awards and fellowships, including:
- 58th Carnegie International Fine Prize (2022)[8]
- Foundation for Contemporary Arts Roy Lichtenstein Award[1]
- Young Artist Prize (2024), awarded by Cultured magazine and MZ Wallace[9]
Personal life
Peacock is also an endurance athlete and marathon runner. They have stated that long-distance running complements their artistic practice as a silent, social, and spiritual activity.[10] They currently live and work in New Orleans, Louisiana and New York, New York.
External links
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- ^ a b "Malcolm Peacock". The Studio Museum in Harlem. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Portfolio: Malcolm Peacock". BOMB Magazine. November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Malcolm Peacock". Joan Mitchell Foundation. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Malcolm Peacock Asks, When Is the Last Time You Trusted Yourself?". The Studio Museum in Harlem. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Malcolm Peacock interviewed". BOMB Magazine. May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Fearless: An Interview with Malcolm Peacock". PWATEM. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "This giant tree trunk is actually a sculpture: MoMA PS1's latest residency show reflects on Black intimacy". MoMA Magazine. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "On Malcolm Peacock's "We Served and They Felt Tiny Bursts Along the Horizon"". Artforum. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Malcolm Peacock Wins 2024 Young Artist Prize". Cultured Magazine. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "The Weight of Liberation: An Interview with Malcolm Peacock". Medium. Retrieved May 8, 2025.