Maura Reed

Maura Reed’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her early experiences growing up in Nashville, where the rich traditions of her family’s creative legacy shaped her sensibilities. Her mother and grandmother, who were both accomplished artists, served as the initial guides in her development, offering her a firsthand immersion
in the world of art from an early age.

By the age of five, Maura’s identity as an artist was already firmly established, an instinctive recognition of her creative destiny that would be nurtured through private lessons with her mother. These early lessons laid the groundwork for her subsequent exploration of the visual language, a foundation that would resonate throughout her career. Maura’s academic path led her to the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, with a minor in Art. This dual focus not only expanded her understanding of form, space, and aesthetics but also refined her capacity to navigate the intersection between functional design and artistic expression.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Maura transitioned into the professional art world, establishing herself as a painter whose works found their way into corporate collections such as Honda, Miller Brew...