DESMOND MAH
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My primary discipline is visual arts, with a painting-led practice that takes a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary painting. My work centres on a tactile paint-line as a visual language, inspired by memories of watching my mother, who also had ADHD, sew for a living. It operates as a form of control. Working with my own ADHD, my practice favours experimentation over routine, leading to explorations beyond traditional formats, including canvas-less paintings, automated surfaces, and interactive components such as QR-linked audio. These elements create sensorial, immersive encounters with painting while expanding its possibilities.


Natural Illustration Styled Paintings with QR audio

Still living rent-free (2025)

The Swamp and Its Spectre (2025)

Regalis Gemmiferus (2024)

Labourer No. 38 (2024)



The Gift (2024)

Empire Builder (Private John Sainsbury) (2024)

I Secure My Place Whilst Disregarding Others (Capt. J. Cook) (2024)



Canvas-less Paintings

Rooted resolve, no. 1 (2023)

Forever enthralled (2023)

True flames within (2023)


Automated Works

I exist because you exist

The more I live, the less I know



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  • Home
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  • CV
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    • last 5 years
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