MARGARET RIVER LEE
ABOUT MARGARET
Margaret is a visual artist based in a small bay town area in Alabama. Inspired by natural light, moody tones and a slower pace of life she creates original emotive oil paintings. These poetic spaces draw you in leaving room for reflection and contemplation as she is always in constant pursuit of something beyond words and visual representation.
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ABOUT THE WORK
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I attempt to paint subtle hidden truths of the human condition by unlearning, excavating and remembering these truths which are personal yet collective. I am fascinated by the many layers of ourselves and the process of what we choose to reveal or not, to ourselves and one another. Discovering both sides of the spectrum, both conscious and unconscious, in a constant process of learning to “unlearn” coping mechanisms and subconscious programming created early in life.
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I show this process through intentional layering, mark making and specific color choices. I use transparent layers to represent what we reveal to others or ourselves and opaque for concealment. I push the boundaries of value to show both aspects of our consciousness, embracing all to further evolve as individuals. With the intentional use of various marks I communicate the dynamic and remarkable human condition that is always changing and ever expanding.
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B. 1983 Birmingham, Al
Currently lives and works in Fairhope, Al
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming Oct. 2023 Sophiella Gallery
2021 Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope AL
2019 HTM House, Nashville TN
2019 Sara Ray Interior Design, Nashville TN
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 Sophiella Gallery, Mobile AL
2021 The Other Art Fair, Chicago IL
2019 Red Arrow Gallery, Nashville TN
2018 Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville TN
2018 Tennessee State Museum, Nashville TN
2017|18|19 Art of Whine, Nashville TN
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LECTURES
2019 - Developed & taught art therapy curriculum for Journey To Freedom nonprofit
2019 - Present Founder of The Creative Unblock method and courses
The Creative Unblock is a method that accesses the subconscious using creativity to remember your Whole Self. "While many fight with their life's outer branches, few strike at the root & soil." MRL
She shares her wisdom and background in art education, art therapy and studio practice in her TCU courses.
2018 Documentary, Interview with Justin Baker and Josh Myers “The Creative Process”, Nashville TN
2017 First Art Museum, Artist Instructor Guest Speaker, Nashville TN
2017 Frist Art Museum, Painting Instructor, Nashville TN
REPRESENTATION
Sophiella Gallery
111 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 287-6040
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7$Every monthto become a patron collectorÂ- Early access to ALL collections before Insider's List
- A FREE birthday gift on your special day
- First access on all courses, workshops, and retreats
- Exclusive inside looks into my process and artwork
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- A simple way to support me and my work if you'd like
- Personal touches or surprises to artwork you purchase by me