Densie Hickey
visual artist specialising in mixed media

Denise uses found objects and materials - particularly from around the home to explore construction and order. She endeavors to find understanding by taking apart and reconstructing elements to make sense of her world.
Her materials range from old quilts to abandoned wood as well as more conventional mediums such as canvas all of which have been disposed of or are disposable. The work features a variety of techniques including painting, sewing, printing and installation.
Some of her work is dark, some is childlike while other pieces contain elements of fantasy or romance, with each piece aiming to create a ramshackle sense of unity.
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education

2006-07: BA Fine Art London Metropolitan University

(year 3)

2004-06: Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork, Ireland

(years 1&2)

exhibitions

2009: Listen up, I've got something to say. Artist residency exhibition, Visual arts centre, FBS School, Essex.

2008: Secret Lives. Group exhibition at The Rivington Gallery, Rivington Street, London

2008: Change. Group exhibition at Wall/space in LaDanza Holloway Road, London

2007: Embellished. Solo exhibition at the Changing room Gallery, Waltham stow, London

2007: Work exhibited and sold through The Penny Fielding Shop, Walthamstow Village, London

2005: Collaborative site-specific installation, The Peoples Park, Cork City as part of CAUCUS Project, Cork European City of Culture

2003: The Good, The bad & The Ugly Group Show, Siamsa tire Art Centre, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland

employment in the arts

September 2008-present: Artist in residence, Frances Bardsley school for girls, Romford

October2007- June 2008: Visual Art Co-ordinator, Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors, Walthamstow, London

2001-2003: Youth arts worker, KDYS, Tralee Co. Kerry, Ireland

1999-01: Community Artist, Samhlaíocht Arts, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland