artist statement
In June of 2020, Meghan did genetic testing through Ancestry DNA and that opened up a world of questions and ideas. It created a fascination within her about where she comes from, the people she might have known, and the cultures that have never been experienced. Meghan’s art has been directly influenced by this. Through visual representation of cultural traditions and iconography, Meghan has sought to understand the places and traditions of where her ancestors have lived before her and where her genetics indicate she has relations. Meghan hopes to better understand her past and ancestors, their lives, traditions and customs and how that may influence her in the here and now through her artwork.

bio
Meghan Gallagher was born in Utah and now currently lives in St. Charles Missouri, ever inspired by her surroundings. Never throwing an anchor to any one medium, Meghan became a Multi-Disciplinary artist. High passions reside within Painting, photography, and fiber art but should the wind carry her, she will flow toward anything should it inspire. Meghan took several of her core classes at St. Charles Community College, enjoying how close it was to home. When the time came to move on to something larger, Meghan decided to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri- St. Louis. While there Meghan was able to pursue her interest in study abroad and travel to Italy where she studied art at Santa Reperata International School of Art.

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