January 2003

Margaret L. Holmes

From the Artist

Photography itself is relatively new compared to other forms of artistic expression.  Digital photography and photo manipulation via the computer is even newer. I enjoy both the taking of the photograph as well as recreating the final print using filter programs, or Polaroid Transfers.

I use the photograph as a basis for the reflection of modern life. Expanding the boundaries of traditional realism by employing a mixed media, collages, and gold leaf, as well as saturating colors to add drama, depth, and emotion. This creates a new reality. I look to the work of Maxfield Parish as inspiration for the color and emotion of this body of work.

My background in film, video, and theatre has helped me create pieces with light and dimension. I have exhibited widely in the Midwest, through juried shows and private galleries including Chicago, Des Moines, and New York City and won various awards throughout the United States, including an entry in the 12^{th and} 13^th Annual Encyclopedia of Living Artists.