Approved: 07.02.2012

Megan Wyatt

Artist, Lecturer / academic, Researcher

Approved: 07.02.2012

My practice focuses on the role of personal experience within painting. I am fascinated by how painting can communicate emotionally fuelled memories and evoke feelings of familiarity. My paintings frequently relate to a sense of place and the experiences that I have had there throughout my life. Although at times, these expressions can be articulated, they are often defy verbal communication and rely on an unique and immersive experience between myself and the paint. I make my own oil and acrylic paint through using raw pigment and I often focus on the textures, colours and varying transparencies of the paint to drive my work. 

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Artist Statement

My practice focuses on the role of personal experience within painting. I am fascinated by how painting can communicate emotionally fuelled memories and evoke feelings of familiarity. My paintings frequently relate to a sense of place and the experiences that I have had there throughout my life. Although at times, these expressions can be articulated, they are often defy verbal communication and rely on an unique and immersive experience between myself and the paint. I make my own oil and acrylic paint through using raw pigment and I often focus on the textures, colours and varying transparencies of the paint to drive my work. 

I have recently completed a PhD which investigated the synergies between my own painting practice and the experiences of painting for people living with dementia. I am inspired by the way painting can form non verbal lines of communication and I am constantly exploring how the knowledge of an artist can be used to develop new approaches that can be used within the field of Arts in Health. 

CV & Education

Qualifications and training 2012 - Masters in Art Practice , Glyndwr University, Wrexham 2011 - First Class Honours in Fine Art, Chester University, Chester 2008 - Distinction in BTEC Diploma Art and Design, West Cheshire College, Chester Group exhibitions 2011 - Take Two, Chester University Foyer Space, Chester Degree shows 2012 - Polished Gems MA show, Glyndwr University 2011 - The Final Show, University of Chester Artist talks 2011 - Influences and Inspirations, Glyndwr University, Wrexham Residencies 2010 - Working in all areas of running a gallery, Oriel Mostyn, Llandudno Private commissions 2012 - 2400 Painted, Woodhouse Studios, Cheshire Competitions, prizes and awards 2012 - Axis Out and Beyond Scheme, Axis Web, Wales Educational experience - primary 2012 - Assistant Art Teacher for Juniors, Dee Point Primary School, Cheshire 2012 - Assisting Art and Music Workshops, Springmead Primary School, Hertfordshire 2012 - Classroom Assistant, Running art activities, Dee Point Primary School, Cheshire Educational experience - tertiary 2012 - Working with art students on a one to one basis, West Cheshire College, Cheshire