Diane is a freelance multimedia artist, and self-imposed Ferroquinologist, working in the heart of Pendle, Lancashire.
Specializing in documentary photography.
While studying for her B.A. Hons in fine art at U.C.L.A.N. in the 1990’s She studied film photography and gained darkroom skills.
Diane returned to academia in 2020 and gained her M.A. in Fine Art with distinction at U.C.L.A.N.
She is passionate about photographing and researching post-industrial subjects, heritage railways, and local history.
Diane also hosts Photography, Charcoal drawing, and linocut printing workshops.
Please contact me for availability and prices. dmuldowney1@gmail.com
Recent projects and exhibitions
2nd December 2024 - February 2025 In a Different Light Photographic exhibition moves to The Mechanics Theatre Burnley.
20th September 2024 to November 2024 - In a Different Light Photographic exhibition with Andrew Nicholas, at the old Althams Building supported by This is Nelson. In-Situ, Building Bridges and Super Slow Way.
27th November 2023 -2024 - Artist Residency with In-Situ Brierfield, research and development for the Railway & Old Gasworks Project. Blog available on WordPress.
https://wordpress.com/view/dmuldowneyrailwayresearch.wordpress.com
18 November 2023 - Linocut printing workshop for Super Slow Way at Nelson Library.
7th & 28th July 2023 - Photography workshops at the Yes Hub.
2nd July 2023 - Photography for Artist A & Artist B - The Surplus badge picnic at Towneley Hall.
1st July 2023 - Photography for the Festival of Culture Nelson.
6th May 2023 - In-Situ - Coronation Day Nelson, Photography and workshop - If I was King for the day.
8th March 2023 National Railway Museum - Photography Commission for International Women’s Day - Photographing the female crew on the Flying Scotsman at East Lancs Railway.
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2022 Artist Residency with Atherton Holme Mill Rochdale - Researching the history of the mill and creating an infographic.
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2022 Artist Residency with In-Situ Brierfield - Researching the local railway station.