Bio

Deirdre Harder (she/her) Deirdre Harder is a Maryland-born artist. Her projects explore the intersection of art, education, and conservation. As an education volunteer with the Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, CA), she refined her pursuit of marine and freshwater biology. With a focus on aquatic ecology, her work communicates the vibrancy of the natural world while remaining grounded in research and current climate events.

Through painting, printmaking, fiber arts, and the use of recycled materials, she encourages wonder and discovery in the conversations surrounding environmental stewardship.