Featured image: Where Do We Fit?, Hailey McGuire, 2022, mixed media on acrylic sheet, 36 x 48 in. / 91.44 x 121.92 cm.
Hailey McGuire's vivid and emotionally charged artworks serve as profound reflections on human vulnerability, growth, and resilience.
Hailey McGuire is a contemporary artist known for her evocative use of mixed media and paints, exploring themes of human vulnerability, growth, and resilience through both figurative and abstract imagery.
Utilizing a combination of oil and acrylic paints along with mixed media elements, McGuire crafts visually striking narratives that resonate with viewers on multiple levels, exploring deep, personal themes through both figurative and abstract imagery.
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But Who Will Carry Me? (2022)
But Who Will Carry Me?, Hailey McGuire, 2022, oil paint on canvas, 36 x 36 in. / 91.44 x 91.44 cm.
This oil painting captures a poignant moment of dependency and care, depicting a grown figure being supported by a smaller, elderly figure, symbolizing reversed roles of caregiving. The raw emotion conveyed through their expressions and the intimate pose draws the viewer into a narrative of burden and compassion. The muted, earthy tones and the confined framing within a red bar enhance the feeling of containment and responsibility that the subjects share.
Wishful Thinking (2023)
Wishful Thinking, Hailey McGuire, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 in. / 101.6 x 76.2 cm.
"Wishful Thinking" is a vibrant acrylic painting that features a solitary figure in a dreamlike setting, surrounded by soft clouds and a bright, surreal sky. The use of bold reds and purples contrasts sharply with the calm blues, emphasizing the clash between reality and the figure's desires. The whimsical, almost childlike style of the character, juxtaposed with the mature theme of yearning, underscores the universal longing for simpler, more carefree times.
Learning to Swim (2022)
Learning to Swim, Hailey McGuire, 2022, mixed media on canvas, 30 x 40 in. / 76.2 x 101.6 cm.
In "Learning to Swim", McGuire employs mixed media to depict a face emerging from water, surrounded by abstract elements that suggest both fluidity and chaos. The combination of detailed realism in the face against the abstract strokes representing water illustrates the struggle and determination involved in learning and adapting. The painting speaks to broader themes of survival and the fluid nature of human experiences.
Hailey McGuire's art is a testament to the power of visual storytelling, exploring themes of support, aspiration, and personal development with both sensitivity and boldness. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and challenges, making her work not only a visual delight but also a source of deep emotional engagement and reflection.
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I'm a Feminist but I Still Wax my Legs, Hailey McGuire, 2023, mixed media on canvas, 30 x 24 in. / 76.2 x 60.96 cm.
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