Since 2000, Damon McCarthy (born
1973) has collaborated closely with his father
Paul on a number of complex performative video installations, such as
“Caribbean Pirates” (2001-2005), “F-Fort Party”
(2005), “Piccadilly Circus” and “Bunker Basement”
(both 2003). Making use of a provocative formal vocabulary, the McCarthys
have been probing the icons and stereotypes of western culture and its
entertainment industry. In their joint works, Paul usually acts as performer
and director, Damon as cinematographer and editor, however the projects are
conceived and constructed in collaboration.
