Sweet Surrender: The Art of Margaret Morrison

Margaret Morrison

Sweet Surrender JUNE 8 - SEPT 9, 2018

I blame my sweet tooth on my father. On hot summer nights, five decades ago, my parents and all six daughters would pack into the family station wagon and head to the drive-in movie theater. This of course included the ritual stop at the local drug store where my dad would purchase several bags of candy for us. I recall the utter joy of perusing up and down the long aisles looking for perfect treat; the shiny wrappers, the seductive packaging, the incalculable thrill of sweet pleasure.

My father was the usual instigator in our frequent visits to the famous local ice cream store. I still get a nostalgic flutter remembering the giant double ice cream cone spinning slowly around on the sign outside the store. We would order long glass dishes piled with three scoops of ice cream, rivers of hot fudge and mountains whipped cream with a cherry gracing the summit.

I can still remember the magical concoction that my father always ordered, “the Cashew Conquistador”. In those simple years, it didn’t take too long for me to arrive at the equation that sweets = unadulterated happiness.

-Margaret Morrison, 2018

Margaret Morrison’s Sweet Surrender was selected for a summer exhibition because her realistic paintings of desserts will satisfy any sweet tooth! From marching gummy bears and giant lollipops to decadent glazed strawberries and rich chocolate cupcakes; I am sure you will find your favorite sweet treats amongst Morrison’s vast collection. Her paintings are larger than life (some are over 4 feet tall!) and will make your mouth water.

Sweet Surrender will impress all who visit not only because of the sheer scale of Morrison’s work, but also how she captures textures, light, and reflection in her realistic paintings.

-Alicyn Wiedrich, Art Curator City of Rocky Mount, Maria V. Howard Arts Center Curator Alicyn Wiedrich City of Rocky Mount Maria V. Howard Arts Center PO Box 1180 Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Margaret Morrison

Sweet Surrender JUNE 8 - SEPT 9, 2018

Chocolate Cheesecake, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LL

Cinnamon Roll, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LL

Tart, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LR

A La Mode, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LL

Half Dozen, 2017 Oil on Canvas 48 x 84 inches; 121.9 x 203.2 cm Signed LR

Glazed Strawberries, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LL

Lemon Meringue, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LR

Chocolates, 2009 Oil on canvas 32 x 58 inches; 81.3 x 147.3 cm Signed LR

Cherry Cordial, 2010 Oil on canvas 28 x 28 inches; 71 x 71 cm Signed LL

Cherry Flavored Candies, 2008 Oil on canvas 24 × 24 inches; 61 × 61 cm Signed LL

Gummy Worms, 2009 Oil on canvas 24 x 24 inches; 61 x 61 cm Signed LR

Cascade, 2017 Oil on canvas over panel 30 x 30 inches; 76.2 x 76.2 cm Signed LR

Gravity, 2017 Oil on canvas over panel 30 x 30 inches; 76.2 x 76.2 cm Signed LL

The 3 Mouseketeers, 2018 Oil on canvas over panel 30 x 30 inches; 76.2 x 76.2 cm Signed LR

My Valentine, 2017 Oil on canvas over panel 24 x 24 inches; 61 x 61 cm Signed LR

Precious Gems, 2018 Oil on canvas over panel 30 x 30 inches; 76.2 x 76.2 cm Signed LR

Super Bubble, 2008 Oil on canvas over panel 24 x 24 inches; 61 x 61 cm Signed LR

Candied Apples, 2009 Oil on canvas 64 x 72 inches; 162.6 x 182.9 cm Signed LR

Lollipops, 2009 Oil on canvas 48 x 54 inches; 121.9 x 137.2 cm Signed LR

Kiss, 2009 Oil on canvas 44 x 48 in; 111.8 x 121.9 cm Signed LL

Gummy Bears, 2008 Oil on canvas 48 x 54 inches; 121.92 x 137.16 cm Signed LR

Ring Pop (Red), 2007 Oil on canvas 48 x 54 inches; 121.9 x 137.2 cm Signed LR

Ring Pop (Green), 2007 Oil on canvas 54 x 48 inches; 137.2 x 121.9 cm Signed LL

7 Signals of Love, 2018, Oil on canvas, 54 x 54 inches; 137.16 x 137.16 Signed LL

Ribbon Candy, 2009 Oil on canvas 54 x 48 inches; 137.2 x 121.9 cm Signed LR

Red 40, 2017 Oil on canvas over panel 48 x 52 inches; 121.9 x 132.1 cm Signed LR

Full Steam Ahead, 2018 Oil on canvas 40 x 60 inches; 101.6 x 152.4 cm Signed LR

Education 1988 MFA, University of Utah 1987 The Alvin Gittins Fellowship 1986 Salt Lake Art Center, Juror Award, SLC, UT.

Utah Arts Council Purchase Award 1986 The Alvin Gittins Fellowship 1986 The University of Utah Graduate

Research Fellowship 1981 BFA, University of Utah Selected Solo Exhibitions 2018 “Margaret Morrison: Sweet Surrender,” June 8 September 9, Maria V. Howard Arts Museum

City of Rocky Mount, NC 2017

“Margaret Morrison Tablewares,” November 4 December 22, Woodward Gallery, NYC

2016 -17 “Margaret Morrison: Playtime,” November 1 January 13, Kimmel Center Gallery Windows,

New York University (NYU), NYC in collaboration

with Woodward Gallery, NYC

2008

“Margaret Morrison: Director’s Choice,” Curated by Director Joe Ruiz, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville, GA

2007

“Margaret Morrison: Large Still Life Paintings,” featured inside Gourmet Garage, SoHo presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC

2006

“Margaret Morrison: The Power of Observation- a Retrospective of Paintings,” University of Georgia, Broad Street Gallery, Athens, GA

2005

“Margaret Morrison: Patron Saints and Rituals,” November 3 - December 30, Woodward Gallery, NYC

2005

“Margaret Morrison: Still Lifes,” featured at Gourmet Garage: Art by the Pound, presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC

2004 “The Art of Restoring Lives-to benefit Wears Valley Ranch,” Margaret Morrison-Featured Artist for

May 27, Atlanta, GA

2015 “Both Ways: Margaret Morrison and Susan Breen,”

2-Person Show, Woodward Gallery, NYC

“UConn Reads: Inspired by the Omnivore’s Dilemma,” The William Benton Museum of Art,

University of Connecticut

2003

“Margaret Morrison: Centricity”, March 6 - April 26, Woodward Gallery, NYC

2001

“Margaret Morrison STILL/David Febland LIFE,” Two Person Exhibition, Woodward Gallery, NYC

2014-12 “Margaret Morrison Marbles,”

January 22 - March 29, United Nation’s

Art in Embassies Program featured in

Tel Aviv Embassy, Tel Aviv

2000

“Margaret Morrison: The Theory of Flight and Painting,” March 23- May 13, Woodward Gallery, NYC

1998

“Margaret Morrison: American Life,” Woodward Gallery, NYC

1997

Margaret Morrison, Gallery at the Roundabout in Times Square in collaboration with Woodward Gallery, NYC

1996

“Margaret Morrison: Prophesy Paintings,” Woodward Gallery, NYC

1994

“Artifacts,” Pleiades Gallery, New York, NY

1993

“A Moment Before,” Monongalia Art Center, Morgantown, WV

1992

“Naptime Paintings,” Appalachian Gallery, Morgantown, WV

1992

“Threshold,” Pleiades Gallery, New York, NY

1990

“New Work,” Patrick Gallery, Austin, TX

1988

“Margaret Morrison-Paintings and Drawings,” Gittins Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT

1988

The Ethel Armstrong Rolapp Award for Excellence in the Fine Arts

1986

“Works on Paper,” Salt Lake Art Center, Juror Award, SLC, UT. Utah Arts Council Purchase Award

2012

“Margaret Morrison: Child’s Play,” November 3 - December 22, Woodward Gallery, NYC “Margaret Morrison: Trick or Treat Paintings,” at the new Gourmet Garage SoHo street level windows, on view 24/7 presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC

2011

“Margaret Morrison: Still Life: Breaking New Ground,” Flinn Gallery/Museum, Greenwich, CT “Spectacle: Paintings by Margaret Morrison,” Roy C. Moore Art Gallery Museum at Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA “Margaret Morrison: Flower Paintings,” Lobby of the historic Four Seasons Restaurant, 99 East 52nd Street, organized and curated by Director John Woodward, Woodward Gallery, NYC

2010

“Margaret Morrison: Sweet & Sexy,” new paintings at Gourmet Garage street level windows on view 24/7 presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC “Margaret Morrison: A Survey,” Lobby of International Creative Management Agency, (ICM), NYC

2009

“Larger Than Life,” March 7- May 9, Woodward Gallery, NYC

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