McDonald’s practice primarily focuses around the potential of materials, holding suggestive connotations of landscape and emotion. Through two-dimensional outcomes, McDonald documents her surroundings, expressing her personal responses which combine loose mark making, structure and shape. Each ambiguous outcome obtains their own individual personality, subjective to the process.

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What have you enjoyed most when studying at PCA? 

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Throughout my degree I have enjoyed the flexibility of my work, the sheer independence of creating work for personal appreciation. Also the support shown between peers; each and every person on the course has been supportive and constructive throughout.

 

What are your future aspirations? 

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My future aspiration is to become a fully qualified art teacher.

 

What is your artistic style? 

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I would describe my style as being expressive and abstract, always gaining inspiration from my surroundings and producing responses in accordance.