Artist Margaret Archbold

Hibiscus Kisses

Margaret Archbold

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Media Acrylic
Type Still Life/Flower
Price £395.00 / $498.64
Size 33 x 33 cm
Ref 26711

Lichtspiel Kisses

Margaret Archbold

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Media Acrylic
Type Still Life/Flower
Price £395.00 / $498.64
Size 33 x 33 cm
Ref 26745

Garter  Margaret Archbold Artist

Margaret Archbold is a visual artist based at Wasps Artists Studio, in The Briggait, Glasgow. Working under the name Garter, art plays a major part in daily life. She was born and raised in Glasgow. Graduating with BA(Hons) Fine Art from Glasgow School of Art in 1994, she has responded and embraced the shifting landscapes ever since. A return to the Southside of Glasgow, in recent years, has resulted in old stories, familiar views and new work. Subject matter, processes and practice constantly evolve as narratives present themselves.

Reflecting on her current work, Margaret says ‘my painting has changed direction in the past few months. I have worked towards a new style, almost unaware. Having spent a lot of time in my studio in the quiet of lockdown, I found myself pouring back over sketchbooks from 30 years ago. Discovering line drawings of flowers and plants, I started to develop a new series of work. Using these as the starting point for the current work, I am conscious that the memory of executing the original drawings feels like yesterday. The circle is a nod to a found object, it has given my work a continuity.

Exploring the drawings, and bringing in new ones, I am gathering my thoughts, while working through the joy of mixing and balancing colours. Mostly, each piece is instinctively done. Sometimes, however, my day and its various challenges, influence the painting. Within each one you may often find that there is love, sorrow and hope, in no particular order.’

 

  • 2017-2020 Art tutor for The Little Art School, Glasgow
  • 2017-2020 Art Teacher Dementia Sessions for Little Art School Trust, East Renfrewshire
  • 2019 Formation of Violet & Green, curatorial team, Glasgow
  • 2019 Organiser and co-ordinator of Wasps Artists Open Studios, The Briggait, Glasgow
  • 2018 Garter Open Studio, in aid of Simon Community, Glasgow
  • 2017 The Wave Project Scotland. Artist initiated fundraising calendar project.
  • 2016    Canberra Primary School, East Kilbride. Collaboration with my daughter to design and create a Curriculum For Excellence banner.
  • 2013 Canberra Primary School, East Kilbride. Collaboration project with artist Shona Kinloch    to preserve assembly hall floor – fundraising project.
  • 2013 Rockpapervideo – Artist collective. Co-founded with artist Stuart Murphy.
  • 2012    Glasgow Crafters Co-op. Co-Founder and Partner. Not for Profit Arts and Craft Fairs across Glasgow.
  • 2011    A Canberra Christmas. – Planning and implementing Christmas Shop – tutoring and guiding whole school in the creating and selling of finished products.
  • 2000 Assistant to NADFLY/BULKHEAD Gallery, Glasgow.
  • 1996-1997 Curators Assistant Tramway Glasgow
  • 1995-1997 Gallery Assistant Tramway Glasgow