Margarita Maxson

My work is inspired by Mexico and its culture. I love to tell and represent the myths, legends, and ways of life of pre-Hispanic people such as the Aztecs, and Maya. Also, today’s ethnic groups, alive and vibrant.
I moved to the United States after marrying my Connecticut-born husband. I started showing my paintings at local galleries and getting mentions in newspapers.
In Connecticut, I discovered a new life. Seascapes, sailboats, lighthouses, whales, and blue-eyed people started appearing in my work. Later I found Native Americans. They are stunning.

I took drawing and painting lessons at age 19. There were no art schools in my hometown, in the heart of the Mexican highlands. I learned from Alejandro Rodriguez Creel, a well-known Mexico City artist.
I do not have an arts diploma or a college degree. I just assimilated the skills I gained at my teacher's workshop in Tulancingo, Hidalgo. Once I felt I could charge for my work, I left the studio and started taking commissions. I worked for my state's government, learning the commercial and practical side of art and design. I also had the chance to travel across my country, learning from traditional craftspeople.

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS

“Faraway Memories from Faraway Places”, Old Saybrook Town Hall, Old Saybrook CT, May 2022.
“Recollections”, Old Saybrook Town Hall, Old Saybrook CT, January 2021.
“A doll collection”, Public Library of New London, New London CT, June 2013.
“People, creatures and places from other realms”, Gallery at The Light House, Groton CT, March 2013.
"Dolls", Expressiones Gallery, New London CT, December 2012.
“Tesoros/Treasures”, Latins in the Borough, Stonington CT, February 2008.
“Paintings by Margarita Hernandez”, Mystic & Noank Library, Mystic CT, December 2007.


COLLECTIVE ART EXHIBITIONS

“La Tertulia”, Hispanic Alliance, New London CT, 2022.
“Portrait of Complexity - A Celebration of Hispanic Artists”, La Grúa Center, Stonington CT, September 2022.
Staying Connected”, Deerfield Valley Art Association, Deerfield MA, June 2022.
“Home Sweet Home”, Spectrum Gallery, Essex CT, November 2020.
“From Field to Table: Celebrating farms, farmers, and the food they produce to sustain us”, Deerfield Valley Art Association, Deerfield MA, February 2019.
“Latinisssimo”, City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport CT, October 2015.
“Intersecting Post Modernities” La Grúa Center, Stonington CT, October 2014.
“Tres Señoras”, A three artis...