Arlo Sinclair

Born in South Africa and raised in London, Arlo’s story is one of fascination and creativity under constraint. His early life was marked by economic hardship and the aspirational longing for the inaccessible world of computers and video games.

Arlo’s journey began with a broken and discarded Commodore 64 — one his grandfather fixed up for him. It was trash turned into a treasure chest of infinite digital possibilities. Unable to afford games, at only nine years old he learned to program his own, crafting adventures from lines of code, each one a step towards mastering the language of machines. This formative experience, compounded by the loss of his father, turned fictional characters from his favourite shows and games into digital companions and unwitting mentors.

You will encounter artworks that might seem merely nostalgic at first glance but are laden with cultural critiques and personal anecdotes. Pieces like ‘Lion King: Serious Daddy Issues Edition’ and ‘Mario: Bros Before Hoes’ aren’t just art — they’re Arlo’s reflections on the complexities of growing up, and in a digital age that shapes how we think, feel, and interact.

Beyond personal narrative, his pieces address themes such as privacy, the societal impacts of technology, the evolution of digital art, and the shadowy realms of online anonymity and conspiracy. It’s a reflection on how deeply technology is woven into the fabric of our lives, influencing our perceptions and interactions.

Arlo invites you not just to view, but to remember, think, and perhaps smile at the quirks of a digital age that continues to evolve. It’s a testament to how technology, once a luxury, has become a fundamental part of our cultural fabric, holding both our collective memories and personal stories in its circuit-laden hands.