The Universal Unconscious Part I

Click, the triptych.

A recurrent theme in Des Kilfeather's art is the philosophical exploration of ethics, greed, power, ambition, jealousy, apathy and time. Counterbalanced with poetic narratives of love, optimism and humour.

Along with research, starkly and dramatically contrasting personal experiences inform Des' work. These are the main source of inspiration for the expression of doubt and optimism in his paintings.

Des studied fine art photography at the University of Brighton, aesthetics, painting and drawing at the Edward James Trust's West Dean College, (University of Sussex), and was awarded a Masters Degree in Fine Art by the University of Portsmouth.

Des has been selected for the UK National Open Art exhibitions twice in recent years and was awarded a prize in 2010. He also received an unsolicited invite to be a member artist of the Florence Biennale, exhibiting in 2013, which includes a lifetime invite to exhibit at that Biennale. Anish Kapoor received his lifetime achievement award at this exhibition.

Des is a community volunteer and educator at Pallant House Gallery collaborating with artists with specials needs and on research programmes, including as a member of the team leading dementia friendly collection engagement talks, (similar to critique), for the public.

Des is happy to consider fine art photography commissions and mentors artists on evaluating the philosophy behind their art and how to talk about it.

View my website http://www.deskilfeather.com/new_2016_2017.html