Deirdre Hayden's paintings serve as a visual narrative that delicately explore themes around the coming of age, capturing the essence of self-discovery and the transition into adulthood. Her approach breathes new life into these timeless subjects, creating a dialogue between the past and the present that is both intellectually stimulating and visually compelling.
Born in Ireland, Deirdre Hayden spent her formative years in Belgium which left a lasting impact on her artistic style, This influence is discernible in her work, where she appears to reinterpret elements of Flemish landscape and figurative painting, seamlessly incorporating them into a contemporary context with a sense of place that feels inherently reflective of her life in Dublin today.
