Miley, Ross

Associate Member

Artist Statement

My work delves into the interplay between nature, mood, and the transient beauty of
changing seasons. Through abstract expressionism, the aim is to capture the delicate yet
bold emotions that landscapes evoke, transforming them into vibrant, imaginary realms.

A palette of bright colours reflects the energy and dynamism of nature, inviting viewers to
experience a sense of movement and change. Each brushstroke serves as a dialogue
between the internal landscape of the mind and the external world, visualizing emotional
states influenced by the shifting seasons.

The goal is to create immersive mind-scapes that resonate with personal experiences of
nature and emotion. By blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, a sense of
wonder is evoked, fostering a deeper connection to the beauty and complexity of both the
natural world and our inner lives.

Biography

I am an artist based in Greyabbey, Co. Down, specializing in Fine Art. I graduated from
Manchester School of Art with first-class honours in 2022, where I was awarded the
Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) Painting Award. Since then, I have become an
associate member of MAFA and have completed three solo exhibitions: at the Katie Lindsay
Gallery (2022) and Arts for All, Belfast (2023, 2024), alongside participating in various group
shows.

I am currently undertaking a self-led residency at Ballywalter Park, where I am exploring new
themes and techniques inspired by the estate’s rich history and surroundings. This residency
is providing me with the freedom to experiment and further develop my artistic practice in a
unique and inspiring environment.

CV – Ross Miley Ba Hons AMAFA

Institutions

-Associate member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, AMAFA

Solo Exhibitions

• ‘Into the Mystic’, Katie Lindsay Gallery (November 2022)
• ‘Moments’, Arts for All, Belfast (July 2023)
• ‘Changes’, Arts for All, Belfast (November 2024)

Group Exhibitions

• Bellotto: Views from a fortress, Manchester Art Gallery (2021/22)
• MAFA, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery (2022)
• MAFA, Dean Clough (2023)
• MAFA, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery (2024)
• La Roche House, Belfast (June 2024)
• GOTTEN, Katie Lindsay Gallery (November 2024)

Awards

• Manchester Academy of Fine Arts painting prize

Residencies

• Current Artist in Residence at Ballywalter Park (2025)

Education

First class honours Degree in Fine Art, Manchester School of Art (2018-2022)

Instagram: @miley__art