John MacAvin
he/him
Scrapping old wallpaper off a wall. - stock photo
John MacAvin is a cross-disciplinary artist whose work is concerned with the nature of the contemporary digital image.
Scrapping Old Wallpaper Off a Wall. – Stock Photo is an iterative work that traces the movement of a single Getty stock image. The source image is censored and inserted into the supply chain of customisable Temu objects, becoming implicated in a system of mass production.
MacAvin challenges the value of the digital image, likening its movement to logistical trade networks and systems of containment. Temporary architectures such as cardboard boxes, tape, and polyethylene foam provide protection and signify value. Scrapping Old Wallpaper Off a Wall. – Stock Photo experiences a final stage of containment through its installation within the contemporary gallery space.
Temu Large Jumbo Banners, Flags & Posters – Heavy-Duty Custom Text/Logo Printing – Personalised Branding for Warehouses, Trade Shows, Parties – Wide-Scale Advertising & Events – Durable Fabric-Like Material (Ideal for Indoor/Outdoor), 2025.
Scaffolding
Halloween Gift 1 Customisable Canvas Photo with Wooden Frame - Personalised Family Portraits and Action Photos, Perfect for Living Room, Bedroom, or Home Office Decor, Bedroom Art | Cozy Room Decor | Premium Photo Reproductions, Framed Canvas Photos, 2026.
Customised Handmade Ceramic Panels, Commemorative Gifts, Decorative Additions, Logos, Photos, Patterns, Graduation Designs, Jewellery Storage, Jewellery Panels, Jewellery Trays, And Other Non Food Contact Items #1, 2026.
Temporary Architecture, 2026, Wiki-how instructional illustration, brick, polyethylene foam, cardboard, plastic strapping.
Unboxing 2, 2026, printer paper, found door latch.