Peggy Morley

Peggy Morley's aesthetic involves the transformation of everyday objects through her unique perception. Working from life, the process of applying wax undertakes an energy directed by the medium melded with artistic decisions on levels of both the conscious and subconscious. This process is both visual and physical as illustrated in the bold brushwork, strong colours and dynamic compositions of her work. This allows her to create a fresh sense of reality that reflects its source in the natural world but does not strive to replicate it.
Her florals are inspired by flowers she selects for their vibrant colour and interesting shapes. Not essential to physical survival, the study of flowers can enliven our spiritual selves. Following in a strong tradition of still life painting and influenced by the work of Vincent Van Gogh, Morley's work is a passionate, colourful exploration of the beauty and joy of nature and of life.

Morley is drawn to landscape painting as she experiences it - biking, hiking or paddling through the moment. This intimate observation of the land is captured in her studies of water lilies and waves. Her travels around the world have inspired new perspectives as well as awakened a distinctive observation of ...

R & F Encaustic Seminar, Kingston, New York, 2006
Banff Centre for the Arts, Residency Program, 2001
Honours Bachelor of Fine Art, Queen's University, Kingston 1987
Graphic Arts, Algonquin College, Ottawa 1982
Painting, Drawing & Sculpture, Ottawa School of Fine Art, Ottawa 1977

Galleries
Gallery Raymond, Kingston
Matilda Swanson Gallery, Clarksburg
Ottawa Gallery of Art, Ottawa

Individual Shows
Gallery Raymond, Kingston 2006, 10, 12
The Studio Gallery, Kingston 2005
Wilson Room, Public Library, Kingston 2004

Group Shows
Thousand Island Arts Spring Show, Rockport 2013-14
The New Arts Festival, Ottawa 09-10
Kingston Arts Council, Kingston 03-10, Prize winner 09
Kingston Studio Tour, Kingston 2007
Kingston Regional Art Show 2005
Organization of Kingston Women Artists, Kingston 1995 - 18
Garden Art Show, Kingston 2004
Edward Day Gallery, Kingston 1995
Kingston Women's Art Festival, Kingston 1991-95, 97-98, 02
Napanee Studio Tour, Napanee 1999-2000
The Distillery District Show, Toronto 2004
Toronto Outdoor Show, Toronto 1986, 94, 98, 99, 00, 03
Sesquicentennial, Queen's Quay, Toronto 1992
Springer Lounge, Grand Theatre, Kingston 1991, 92, 94, 95
Kingston Outdoor Show, Kingston 1991-92
B.F.A. On View, Kingston 1987