Maggi Rose

Artist Statement

In this crazy world of Bigger, Better, Faster, More, I strive most for the Connection; that 'stop you dead in your tracks' moment or the quiet spark of awe and wonder as viewers discover some flicker of themselves in my work.

"Art is, like magic, the science of manipulating symbols, words or images to achieve changes in consciousness."
~Alan Moore~

Biography

Maggi Rose is a Mixed Media artist living and creating in Saint Petersburg, FL. She creates vibrant, multi-dimensional worlds, using a variety of methods such as collage, assemblage, mosaic, and wet and dry. She fabricates her works within multiple layers of resin so that the individual sections "float" within each piece, enhancing its overall depth and dimension. This process is similar to the multiplane animation introduced by Walt Disney in as early as 1937 and is done in such a way that each work of art is a puzzle unto itself. Using Mixed Media allows her to bring new dimension to her creative process, as there are no restrictions on medium or method.
Her work can best be described as Psychedelic Surrealism; influenced by the vibrant, colorful works of the psychedelic album art of the 60's and 70's, combined with the dream-like scenes, symbolic images and unusual perspectives of the Surrealist movement. The imagery is often whimsical; inspired by dreams, emotions and music. While the themes often speak to the tenuous balance of our mental, emotional and spiritual health as individuals.
By objectifying emotions and investigating the duality that develops through different interpretations, Maggi strives to expand the dynamic between audience and author. Her works directly respond to her surrounding environment and use everyday experiences to express her vision and make genuine connections with viewers.

Exhibition History (CV)