PRIDE Painting

MC Kirwan was born in Clonegal , Ireland in 1984. A rural upbringing shaped a love for water and nature. MC relocated to London and worked globally in the fashion industry for the past 15 years. A surfing accident in early 2019 resulted in a life changing back injury. She initially picked up her paint brush to escape the chronic unrelenting pain. It blossomed into something much more. The challenge was to re wire her brain away from pain to a place of harmony. MC's abstract expressionism is an exploration of colour, space, shapes and feelings. She now creates for joy and pleasure. MC paints from her floating house boat studio on the river Thames in central London. Painting with the tides and only creating during natural daylight hours. MC has stated that achieving moments of happiness mentally and physically is the biggest success in life. This is a journey that is ongoing for every human in a turbulent world. “I hope when a viewer sees my work, they will be struck by momentary joy”.