Margaretann explores themes of decay and remembrance, drawing inspiration from the textures on weathered stone and the atmosphere steeped in history.
Margaretann is well known for her evocative landscapes, intimate still life and haunting figurative paintings. She has been a regular exhibitor at the annual RGI, RSA and other Scottish Society exhibitions, winning numerous awards and the distinction of RSW and VAS.
Through full time exhibiting with many solo shows under her belt, Margaretann has constantly pushed the boundaries of her work, resulting in a progressive transformation toward a darker imagery and narrative.
Margaretann's current practice focuses on both abstract and figurative subject matter, where she explores her passion for themes of decay and remembrance. She loves to explore old graveyards and draw inspiration from the textures on weathered stone and the atmosphere steeped in history. I also enjoy creating images inspired by Victorian mourning and memento mori.
From smaller investigative works exploring the poignant motifs of tombstones and family crypts, sometimes with faded, stained portraits, to re-imagined landscapes in large abstract form exploring the rich textures and surfaces of this subject matter. Margaretann's latest works hold the essence of pitted textures of rust, moss and verdigris, all rained upon and worn by the passing seasons which dance in a battle for supremacy through carefully textured paint, layered across canvases of remembrance, capturing the bittersweet weathering of nature and the feeling of holding on to love despite inevitable loss through the inexorable passing of time.