Tyrone Vera (b. 2002) is a Gibraltarian artist currently living and studying in London. Tyrone was born in Gibraltar, and then moved to Plymouth, UK to study for his degree in 3D Design Crafts. Upon graduating with a First Class Honors, Vera moved to London to continue his studies by undertaking a Masters in Sculpture at the Royal College of Art. Since a young age, he has always been a curious individual with a craving to learn and develop his opinions and views on the world around him. Vera has an inquisitive nature to explore and investigate. Gibraltar has supported him well, as a small British overseas territory which is celebrated as a role model for effortless multiculturality. Coming from a multicultural society Vera has always been exposed to various forms of art and design. Because of this he has developed a great appreciation for art and creative subjects and has always encouraged him to find out more about different cultures. Vera aspires to pass on his knowledge and passion for art and design to future generations and hopes that he will be able to teach students in this field. Vera has exhibited work in Gibraltar and the UK, recently showing at Tottenham Hale and soon will be showing in Shoreditch.
Vera is a mixed media artist, maker and researcher whose work explores the themes of the physiology of touch and play. This curiosity guides his interest in creating tactile objects for the benefit of the user, whether that is visual, mental or physical, supported by psychological and pedagogical theory. Vera has a keen interest in Brutalist architecture which has inspired him to use this geometry as inspiration within his work. In his practice he challenges the antiquated curatorial phrase ‘Do Not Touch’ by allowing everybody to interact with his work, to realise the importance of this sense that seems to be taken for granted. His work can be used for neurodivergent, autistic and aspergers and form part of a physical toolkit towards haptic learning.
