Painting
A Field Of Bruised Flowers
The connection between the body and nature came through during the process of making this piece. Through the stains and the folds of the fabric, there was a strong floral resemblance that I chose to embrace. Nature changes as it heals in similar... More
Painting
Deirdre Of The Sorrows
My artistic focus centers on the body, particularly my personal experiences as a young person living with heart disease and relying on a pacemaker to manage it. Because of the numerous surgeries I have had, I have accumulated scars which act as... More
Painting
Gently Bruised (Self Portrait)
Gently Bruised (Self Portrait), 2023, touches on the fragility of life and how bodies heal. Bruises, typically associated with force and violence, can also be seen as delicate and colourful markers of the body's healing process. Upon receiving... More
Painting
Scars Will Fade
This self portrait speaks to my perception of my body as a young woman living with congenital heart disease. Throughout my life I have gone through numerous surgeries, and my many scars have become one of my biggest insecurities. This piece... More
Painting
Untitled Bruises (Self Portrait)
This pair of bruises captures the beauty of the body's healing process, from its initial stage to the final one. Each one has a unique range of colors that showcase the body's ability to mend itself over time.
Painting
Wear And Tear
In this piece I am thinking about my veins. As I grow older the leads connecting my pacemaker to my heart cause my veins to slowly close, presenting problems for me in the future. This slow deterioration caused by the device that keeps me alive is... More
Work by
Deirdre McIntosh
Drawing & Painting
“I explore the tactile process of staining fabric to create self-portraits which take on delicate abstract forms. Influenced by soak-stain painting, I strive to create a balance between controlling...” [More]