Artist Biography

Maureen Callaghan’s creative practice spans embroidery, drawing and mixed media. She focuses almost entirely on the self-portrait, depicting herself with repeated patterns and shapes that recur throughout her practice.

Her detailed portraits suggest an imaginary world that at times engulfs her, creating a protective layer where she surrounds herself in vibrant colour, flowers and nature.

How long have you been making art?

“A while, for as long as I can remember.”

What are your favourite art materials to work with?

“Everything and anything. I like embroidery.”

What is your art about?

“People. I enjoy it.”

Exhibitions

Completely A Hustling Place, Manchester Central Library, 2021.

PERSPECTIVES, Venture Arts, Manchester and Salford, 2018

The Manchester Contemporary (exhibiting with Outside In), Manchester Central, 2018

MADE, Venture Arts Studio Show, People’s History Museum, Manchester 2015

The Art of Nature, Venture Arts Studio Show, The Lowry, Salford Quays 2014

Articulate, Venture Arts Studio Show, The Lowry , Salford Quays 2013