E: kayleigh.heydon@gmail.com

Kayleigh (b. 1992, Manchester UK) 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) and Masters in Art Therapy, her work merges phenomenology with ecological inquiry, examining both the degradation and possibility for renewal in our landscapes.

Kayleighs’ work uses vast material inquiry (including painting, ceramics, printmaking, poetry, painting and mark making where material and process are conduits for deep listening and slow looking), and interpersonal relational inquiry through facilitating sound and clay workshops, teaching, and hosting community events.

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

  • Jacky Winter Contemplative Residency, Walkerville VIC 2025

  • At The Above, Melbourne VIC 2022

  • Earth Canvas, Fowlers Gap NSW 2022

Group Shows

  • Ephemeral Ebb, Melbourne Design Week 2026

  • New Relic, Melbourne Design Week 2026

  • 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

Education

2025 - ongoing
Master of Art Therapy
MIECAT, Melbourne Australia

2024-2025
Graduate Diploma of Art Therapy
MIECAT Melbourne, Australia

2011-2014
Interactive Arts (BA Hons) 
First Class Honors
Manchester School Art, UK
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2010-2011
National Diploma in Foundation Art & Design
University of the Arts London

2011
Certificate in drawing
University of the Arts London