Artwork Collection

01 For Jurying and Consideration

Using lived experiences of anticipatory grief, loss and mourning, I use oil painting as an expression of art as therapy and connection to faith. Painting myself and strong female figures, I process my grief around my fathers passing. Using Catholic imagery and power of prayer, I connected with my father and further investigated the link between painting and healing. Being able to paint women in my life as characters from the Bible gives me strength and hope that I can still be close to my dad.

Painting Oil Painting Grief loss of a loved one faith

Painting

Dad

A painting of a candid photo of my father. Contemplation, need for comfort, missing him.

Painting

Self

A self-portrait as an angel. This shows my devotion to stay close to my father after his passing.

Painting

Judith

Inspired by the strength and courage of the story of Judith. As well as the strength and love in my friend Isabella who has been there for me through my fathers passing and mourning.

Painting

Veiled

Inspired by the Virgin Mary and the Hail Mary prayer, I painted a close friend representing Mary. I relate to her grief and her strength and painting her helped with my grieving process.

Painting

Magdalene

Inspired by the story of Mary Magdalene, I created this painting. Her mourning around her past life and penitence is relatable for me.

Work by

Ryleigh McGinley

Painting

“Using lived experiences of anticipatory grief, loss and mourning, I use oil painting as an expression of art as therapy and connection to faith. Painting myself, my friends, my father, and the...” [More]