Moira Hayes, MFA

Exhibition: August 18-29, 2026
Reception: Thursday, August 18 from 5-7PM
Satellite at TAP Center for Creativity | 203 Dundas Street

Hayes writes:

DOWN BAD is the culmination of local artist Moira Hayes’ MFA thesis work. Through multi-mediacollage, sculptures, text pieces, and quilts, Hayes invites the viewer into their Faustian Bargain narrative, a maddening journey to make a deal with th Devil. The exhibition explores how comfort fits into a life without financial stability, a steady job, home ownership, and mental well-being. While the mission is set, the viewer is challenged to determine what the true value of a human soul is, and who the Devil might actually be. 

Moira Hayes is a Canadian artist from London, Ontario. Hayes’ work utilizes a queer lens to explore the intersection of the canon of fine art and the inherent silliness of existence. By combining the historic canon with post digital media, Hayes pose the question of who determines ‘good’ or ‘bad’ art, and why (or if) the answer matters.

August 18-29, 2026
Reception: Thursday, August 18 from 5-7PM
Satellite at TAP Center for Creativity | 203 Dundas Street

Presented by student from Department of Visual Arts and SASAH at Western University. Thanks to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.