McCarthy began his art career with performances that employed gravity as a literal and metaphorical vehicle. By 1974 his work became far more aggressive and sexually provocative.
His performances have been described as brutally self-assaultive.
Although his interest in film and video goes back to the '60s, many of his early performances that were not recorded. The action was often spontaneous.
After the late '80s he started to make recorded performances. These videotapes were a method of capturing a permanent visual record of a set, a location and a staged performance. ...
McCarthy's work often involves what looks like fecal matter, blood and mucus. He believes we're taught to be disgusted by our bodily fluids. He sees our disgust as related to a fear of death. ...
McCarthy currently works mainly in video and sculpture.
Wikipedia (2007)
"Paul McCarthy's work is known for poking fun at consumerism by making even the most unassuming objects intimidating and bizarre.
His latest show, "Head Shop/Shop Head" at Moderna Museet in Stockholm that opened this month (through 3 September 2006) includes an extensive array of new and older pieces (some dating back to the '60s)."
Kealoha (2006)
Videos of his work available at:
http://www.ubu.com/film/mccarthy.html
Wikipedia, 2007, "Paul MacCarthy" [online]. Available from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCarthy [27 March 2007].
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