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