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Deirdre P. Malcolm
MILAN EXHIBITION

From Calm to Chaos

A curated selection of three paintings exhibited digitally in Milan, exploring the emotional rhythm between stillness, tension and release.

Rising Against

Rising Against

A quiet moment of calm and stability within the creative process. Horizontal textures and soft white tones evoke resilience and balance, capturing the peaceful beginning before emotions begin to shift.

Before It Breaks

Before It Breaks

This work captures the fragile space between calm and chaos, where pressure quietly gathers beneath the surface. Energy builds slowly, creating anticipation before the inevitable release.

Shattered Quiet

Shattered Quiet

The final expression within the collection. Rich textures and dramatic movement represent the eruption after restraint, completing the visual journey from stillness to powerful emotional release.

When selecting the pieces for the Milan exhibition, I wanted to capture the energy explored throughout my work. Gold flecks were used to unite the paintings and highlight the transition from calm to chaos, reflecting both the beauty and the force of the sea.

Together these three works create a visual narrative that moves from quiet reflection, through rising tension, and finally into a powerful release of energy—mirroring the emotional landscapes we all experience.