Megan Plunkett

Megan Plunkett, a Los Angeles-based artist, delves into the material and visual aspects of photography, exploring the complexities of reality within her thoughtful and nuanced works.

Biography of Megan Plunkett

Megan Plunkett, born in 1985 in Pasadena, California, attended Pratt Institute in New York from 2002 to 2008, where she earned a BFA. Later, she went on to pursue an MFA at the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College in New York.

Her first solo show, "High Noon," took place at the Golden Age Art Gallery in Chicago. Since then, Plunkett has exhibited her work in solo exhibitions at a range of prominent venues across the globe. These include F Gallery in Houston, Sweetwater in Berlin, Emalin in London, and The Gallery at El Centro in Los Angeles. Her exhibitions have also appeared at various other distinguished locations, reflecting the international recognition of her artistic practice.

Additionally, Plunkett's works have been featured in group exhibitions, including "Cruella De-vil" at Sultana in Arles (2024), "Hypnopomp" at Canepa Selling in Los Angeles (2024), "Portals" at STARS in Los Angeles (2023), "DRIVE LANGUAGE CRAZY" at The Wig in Berlin (2022), and many more. 

Currently, the artist resides in Los Angeles, continuing to work. 

Megan Plunkett's Famous Works

The artist's famous pieces include "House (Big)" (2023), "Home (Starter)" (2023), "Signs and Wonders (The Mirror 01)" (2023), "Joe D. Badguy 02" (2021), "The Invader 01" (2021), "The Intruder 02" (2021), "The Hammer (Right)" (2021), The Crusher 02 (2021), and many more. 

Megan Plunkett's Art Style

A defining characteristic of her style is the interaction with the physical exhibition space, where she employs movement, seriality, and various forms of disambiguation to evoke a sense of detachment in familiar, everyday imagery—often sourced from the internet. Her installations are designed to reveal and then disrupt the material nature of these images, creating moments that challenge viewers' perceptions.