About
Keira Molloy
Keira Molloy is a multidisciplinary artist currently studying at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) in Dundee, Scotland. Working across film, sculpture, costume, painting and installation, her practice combines handcrafted making with cinematic storytelling to create immersive visual experiences. Through surreal imagery and carefully constructed worlds, her work encourages audiences to reconsider familiar emotions and everyday objects from unexpected perspectives.
Artist Statement
Keira's work explores the relationship between the ordinary and the surreal, transforming everyday experiences into visually rich narratives that invite reflection. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, social observations and overlooked aspects of daily life, she creates work that balances striking aesthetics with thoughtful conceptual ideas.
Her practice frequently examines themes of vulnerability, identity and perception. Rather than presenting these subjects directly, she employs symbolism, scale and theatrical visual language to create immersive worlds that encourage viewers to form their own interpretations. Whether working in moving image, sculpture or costume, each project seeks to create an emotional connection through carefully crafted visual storytelling.
Equally important to her practice is the process of making. Costume construction, sculptural fabrication, painting and filmmaking are not treated as separate disciplines, but as interconnected tools that contribute to a unified artistic vision.
Fear & Perspective
One of Keira's projects explores the fear of walking alone at night through the symbolism of a spider. While spiders are commonly perceived as threatening, they are themselves far more likely to fear humans. This reversal of perspective becomes a metaphor for vulnerability and perceived danger, encouraging viewers to reconsider instinctive fears and the ways in which perception shapes lived experience.
The Inside of a Handbag
Another body of work investigates the intimate relationship between people and the personal objects they carry every day. Ordinary handbag contents are transformed into elaborate full-scale costumes, worn by performers and presented within surreal photographic and cinematic environments. By magnifying familiar objects and placing them in unexpected contexts, the work reflects upon memory, identity and the quiet narratives hidden within everyday possessions.
Practice
Keira's multidisciplinary practice spans a broad range of creative disciplines, allowing her to combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary moving image production.
- • Cinematography
- • Stop Motion Animation
- • Video Editing
- • Oil Painting
- • Costume Design
- • Sewing & Textile Construction
- • Sculpture & Installation
Looking Forward
As her practice continues to develop, Keira aims to pursue a career within the film industry, with a particular interest in directing and producing visually driven short films and music videos. She is passionate about creating work that combines strong visual aesthetics with meaningful conceptual narratives, bringing together her experience across costume, sculpture and filmmaking.
Her upcoming documentary focuses on Glasgow's iconic cone statue, exploring the anti-authoritarian spirit, humour and cultural identity that transformed a simple act of public intervention into one of the city's most recognisable symbols. Through this project, she continues to investigate the relationship between people, place and collective identity.