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Macarena Costan

Macarena Costan is an artist and photographer based in Bristol, England. She holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Photographic Art from the University of South Wales, which she completed in 2016, and an MA from the University of the West of England (UWE, Bristol) with distinction. Her work titled ‘Caliza’ has received recognition as a commended entry for the Genesis Postgraduate Award in 2019, and she was selected as one of the winners of Flash Forward 2019. Additionally, her work has been featured in the LOOK photo Biennial/satellite program in Liverpool. Macarena has exhibited her work internationally, including at the Pingyao International Photography Festival in China, Ffotogallery in Wales, and most recently at the Martin Parr Foundation in England. She has been regularly commissioned as a behind-the-scenes photographer and has worked on diverse commercial and editorial projects. Her work has been showcased in various international online and print publications, such as PHmuseum, Der-Greif, and Fast Forward – Women in Photography, among others.

Macarena’s artistic focus revolves around shedding light on socially and politically overlooked or ignored topics, exploring concepts of femininity, gender stereotypes, identity, and cultural traditions. She is interested in expanding the vocabulary of photographic vision and exploring the creative possibilities within the medium.

Limited Edition Prints are available to buy. For commissions, sales and enquiries, please contact me using the links below.

Macarena Costan is an artist and photographer based in Bristol, England. She holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Photographic Art from the University of South Wales, which she completed in 2016, and an MA from the University of the West of England (UWE, Bristol) with distinction. Her work titled ‘Caliza’ has received recognition as a commended entry for the Genesis Postgraduate Award in 2019, and she was selected as one of the winners of Flash Forward 2019. Additionally, her work has been featured in the LOOK photo Biennial/satellite program in Liverpool. Macarena has exhibited her work internationally, including at the Pingyao International Photography Festival in China, Ffotogallery in Wales, and most recently at the Martin Parr Foundation in England. She has been regularly commissioned as a behind-the-scenes photographer and has worked on diverse commercial and editorial projects. Her work has been showcased in various international online and print publications, such as PHmuseum, Der-Greif, and Fast Forward – Women in Photography, among others.

Macarena’s artistic focus revolves around shedding light on socially and politically overlooked or ignored topics, exploring concepts of femininity, gender stereotypes, identity, and cultural traditions. She is interested in expanding the vocabulary of photographic vision and exploring the creative possibilities within the medium.

Limited Edition Prints are available to buy. For commissions, sales and enquiries, please contact me using the links below. 

Awards & Recognition
Photography and Visual Education
  • 2018 - 2019, MA Photography, University of the West of England, Bristol. Distinction.
  • 2014 - 2016, BA (Hons) Photographic Art, Newport, University of South Wales. First Class Honors.
  • 2012 - 2014, Foundation Degree FDA Professional Photography, City of Bristol College. Distinction.
Solo Exhibition
Interviews & Artist talks
Paper Publications
Online Features
Work experience/Commissions
Group Exhibitions
2023, Fe+minus, Silver & steel studios, Bristol.
2019, Look Photo Biennial, CBS Gallery, Liverpool
2019, ‘Tellers’, Bower Ashton, University of the West of England, Bristol.
2016, East Bristol Contemporary, EBC010, Trinity Centre. Bristol.
2016, Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP),China.
2015, Drift, The Project Space, Newport.
2016, Assisting at Bristol Biennial 2016
2014, Photograd ‘14, Centrespace, Bristol.
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