Desirae Hogan is a contemporary artist hailing from rural Alberta, Canada, whose evocative, dark-themed artwork challenges conventional perspectives on human emotion. Born and raised amidst the turbulence of a nomadic household, Desirae was no stranger to feeling like an outsider in her own community. Her unconventional upbringing heavily influenced her creative expression, drawing inspiration from counterculture, dark art, horror, and fantasy.
From a young age, Desirae was drawn to exploring the melancholic and darker aspects of human emotion. Constantly exposed to the notion that exploring dark emotions was a negative and potentially harmful practice, she nevertheless felt compelled to express her raw sentiment through her work. Desirae's artistic journey became a process of understanding and reconciling her own emotions, while simultaneously addressing and breaking down societal biases surrounding so-called 'negative' feelings.
Today, Desirae continues to challenge the status quo by exploring her melancholic approach to art. Her captivating work seeks to dismantle the toxic positivity mindset prevalent in society and celebrate all aspects of the human psyche. By embracing the entire emotional spectrum, her art creates a powerful and inclusive space for introspection and personal growth, providing a platform for others to embrace their authentic selves without fear or judgement. Through her distinctive style and courageous exploration of the human experience, Desirae Hogan is forging a path that invites us all to venture deeper into the shadows of our own minds.
Desirae works from her studio in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She primarily works with acrylic or oil, and utilizes a variety of substrates from panels to stretched canvas.
Macabre themes are often used in my art to express feelings of isolation, loneliness, fragility, release and rebirth. Growing up, I was taught that to focus on the “negative” emotions like anger, sadness, frustration and grief was to attract misfortune into my life. My work is a counter to these sentiments, a way to convey the complicated swirl of inner emotions and societal anxieties; to propose that by acknowledging our inner darkness we can accept ourselves and begin to heal. My inspiration comes from the quiet observation of daily interactions and anxieties.
Delving into the depths of the human psyche, my art unravels the complexities of the feminine experience through the exploration of mental health issues and emotional states. In my dark and intimate portrayals, I explore themes of phobias, isolation, and the dichotomy between feminine empowerment and vulnerability.
A key component of my work is the presence of memento mori - symbols and reminders of our inevitable mortality. By incorporating these elements, I express the notion that growth and change are both necessary and inescapable. Through accepting these transitions, we can learn to better understand and embrace our vulnerabilities, ultimately finding strength in our own resilience.
Utilizing acrylics and oils on a range of substrates, I skillfully craft an ethereal, evocative world where the lines blur between skeletal and female forms. My subjects often inhabit dreamscapes that illuminate various aspects of the human condition, inviting viewers to confront the difficult emotions and experiences we all encounter at some point.
Each painting serves as an invitation to journey alongside my subjects, embarking on a path of introspection and self-discovery. I aim to create provocative art as a means of fostering dialogue and empathy, illustrating the intricate depths of the human psyche and the unequivocal ties that bind us all together.
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