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Kayleigh (b. 1992, Naarm/Melbourne) is a multidisciplinary artist whose evolving practice explores the interconnectedness of the human and more-than-human worlds. With a first-class honors degree in Interactive Arts from the Manchester School of Art and Design (2014), her work merges phenomenology with ecological inquiry, examining both the degradation and possibility for renewal in our landscapes.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Art Therapy at MIECAT, Kayleigh's practice is beginning to blend her artistic and therapeutic practices for deeper explorations. Her painting,  ceramics and sound explorations exist in a state of metamorphosis pendulating between abstraction and landscape, where her use of texture, tension and mark-making are conduits for deep listening and slow looking;  reflecting on our impact and interconnectedness with the  world

Kayleigh is passionate about sound as an artform for connection and renewal. She facilitates and curates her ongoing project ‘Emergent Sound for Resonant Bodies’, which engages restorative listening practices and experimental emergent improvised soundscapes for rest, creativity, exploration and wellbeing. This project sits and the crossroads between all of her interests: ecology, connection, community engagement and accessibility, rest, exploration and play.

Kayleigh is also a passionate ceramics teacher, working with adults and teenagers from beginner to intermediate level to explore clay and form in an encouraging and engaging environment.

Solo Shows

Everything Repeats, Michael Reid NB, NSW Oct 2022
Anechoic, At The Above, VIC, May 2022
(Internal) Rivers, No Vacancy, VIC, June 2021
The Pleasure Is All Mine, Modern Times, VIC, May 2019
Counter-Part, Tinning Street Gallery, VIC, April 2018

Residencies

At The Above, Melbourne VIC 2022
Earth Canvas, Fowlers Gap NSW 2022

Education

Current:
Therapeutic Arts Practice (MA)
MIECAT, Melbourne Australia

2011-2014
Interactive Arts (BA Hons) 
First Class Honors
Manchester School Art, UK

2010-2011
National Diploma in Foundation Art & Design
University of the Arts London

2011
Certificate in drawing
University of the Arts London

Group Shows

Summer Salon, Michael Reid NB, NSW 2022
Between Painters, Backwoods Gallery, VIC, 2022
Chromatic Retreat, Modern Times, VIC 2021
Talismans Rafts & Momentos, Modern Times, VIC 2020
Ritual Practice, Modern Times, VIC 2019
Strength & Resilience, The Boroughs, VIC, 2017

Awards & Grants

Merri-Bek Flourish Arts Grant 2025
Bluethumb Art Prize 2021

Further Training

Experiencing rhythm in dance movement therapy: Knowledge and practices to support bodily rhythm in the creative therapeutic encounter
Prof. Rainbow T. H. Ho

Befriending the Breath
Yoga for Humankind

Dadirri; Ancient Aboriginal Mindfulness for Self Care and Self Inquiry
We Al-li

Working with Children Check
VIC