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Artist Statement ​

At the core of my work is an exploration of familiarity, memory, and the everyday. These themes are expressed through intricate line drawings, screen printing, and painting, with a focus on visualizing personal narratives and cultural legacies. Recently, I have been drawn to portraying the storylines of people who resonate with me—whether they are individuals whose lives intersect with mine or cultural music icons that have shaped my experiences. My intention is to represent the way memories overlap and shape us, weaving together nostalgia and identity. Through this process, I merge rendered figure and portrait studies with abstracted elements to create a visual narrative that reflects both the fluidity and permanence of memory and legacy.

'Rachel in Yellow Dress" 

Wasps Patriothall Gallery, 2024

Exhibitions 

Tara McCullough Solo Show | Red Kite Cafe, Edinburgh. June, July & August 2025

SSA 126th Annual Exhibition |  Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. December 2024 

Unbound | Wasps Granton Station, Edinburgh. November 2024

In the Making | Patriothall Wasps, Edinburgh. October 2024

All In Good Time | 92 Degrees, Hanover St, Edinburgh. June 2024

Group Portrait |  Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh. June 2023

GUT | Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh. 2022

Graduate Showcase |  Edinburrgh College of Art.  2021

Degree Show |  Virtual Show, Edinburgh College of Art Website.  2021

Education

2023 - 2024

Wasps, Scotland 

Wasp's Graduate Accelerator Programme  

I am a recent graduate of the Wasps business programme designed for early career artists. This programme emphasizes professional practice in the creative industry, offering 1-on-1 mentoring and studio space.

2021 - 2022

The University of Edinburgh

Moray House, School of Education

PGDE(s) Art and Design w/ Primary Specialism. 

I am a fully qualified art teacher, registered with the GTCS.

Teaching Levels: Advanced Higher, Higher, National 5 and BGE

2017 - 2021

The Univeristy of Edinburgh

Edinburgh College of Art

BA(Hons) Painting - First Class Honours 

I specialised in painting techniques, contemporary approaches to printmaking, the voice in artwork, and art pedagogy.

Roles: 3rd/4th Year ECA Student Representative for BA Art. 

Graduate Show Curatorial Representative in 2021.

Awards: ECA Studentship Award 2021

2010-2017

Dominican College ,

Forwilliam, Belfast

A* A Level Art and Design

A* GCSE Art and Deisgn - Highest in Northern Ireland.

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