Santiago Carrera
Bio
Santiago Carrera (Buenos Aires, 1982) is an Argentine photographer who has worked professionally in photography since 2002. He trained at Diego Ortiz Mugica’s photography school, where he also taught, and collaborated on photographic productions with photographer and artist Marcos López. His practice has been shaped by workshops and portfolio reviews with leading figures in contemporary photography. In 2009, he received third prize at Argentina’s National Visual Arts Salon, and in 2014, he won the Felifa Dot Award for his photobook *Submarino*. His work was selected for *10×10 American Photobook* at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh and is part of the Hirsch Library collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Argentina and internationally. He lives and works in Buenos Aires.
Statement
Santiago Carrera’s photographic practice explores the expressive possibilities of the image and its relationship to the construction of meaning. His work moves between photography and visual experimentation, with particular attention to the materiality of the image and forms of representation. Through personal projects and photobooks, he investigates different ways of storytelling and constructing visual worlds. His work has received recognition in national and international competitions and is held in specialized collections.
2.5 x 4m / 98.4 x 157 in
