Margaret Rodgers is an artist, writer and curator. She was founder of The IRIS Group, taught at Durham and Centennial Colleges, and was Director/Curator at VAC Clarington. She is the author of Locating Alexandra (Toronto: ECW, 1995) about Painters Eleven artist Alexandra Luke, and is published in various journals. In 2015/16 she curated Crossing Borders, an exhibition exchange between BluSeed Studios, Saranac Lake NY and VAC Clarington. In 2017-18 she was Guest Curator for The Robert McLaughlin Gallery exhibition Legacies: Luke, McLaughlin, Donovan and MacGregor.
MAPLE PARK MEMOIR (the book)
Maple Park Memoir
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Oshawa-based artist and writer Margaret Rodgers takes a trip back in time to tell her memories of growing up in a 1950s subdivision outside of Welland, Ontario, Canada.
From free-ranging through construction sites to dealing with teenage angst, Margaret’s observations offer readers many points of identification. Humour and pathos drive the narrative, with insights into post-war housing tract culture, immigration and feminist issues. The memoir is a mostly true coming-of-age story from her days in Maple Park.
Images are from Margaret's photograph collection, her paintings, and solar prints.
Full colour cover and interior images.
6 x 9 in Binding Perfect Matte Scuff Free Soft Cover
164 pages with 21 color pictures.
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ABOUT MAPLE PARK
Take a trip back in time to Maple Park, a 1950s subdivision. From free-ranging through construction sites to dealing with teenage angst, Margaret’s observations offer readers many points of identification. Humour and pathos drive the narrative with insights into post-war housing tract culture, immigration and feminist issues.
VISUAL ART
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large abstracts and a series of small works "All That Glitters"
Bluescape
32x40 inches
acrylic on canvas with collage
$900
EVENT
Dimensions: w36" / h26" / d0.75"
Price: $800CAD
Medium: Acrylic and pastel collage with screen on canvas stretcher.
Pentimento
48 x 24 inches Acrylic and collage on stretched canvas
$800
Spring 2025 Are You Now or Have You Ever
On the air: March 29th 2025
Marilyn Wetston gives it to you Straight “From a Woman’s Perspective” every Saturday morning at 8AM on Zoomer Radio.
Marilyn interviews Margaret about the Are You Now exhibition.
Marilyn Wetston gives it to you Straight “From a Woman’s Perspective” every Saturday morning at 8AM on Zoomer Radio.
Marilyn interviews Margaret about the Are You Now exhibition.
Misses, Lasses, & Sheilas
Reception: Saturday, May 25, 1 – 4 pm
Solar printing is a seasonal exercise during those months when direct sunlight pours into the skylight in my attic studio. My practice is to print various images on heritage linens, embroidered with phenomenal skill predominantly by women. One can imagine the hours of quiet solitude with needlework a respite from housework, or a defense against boredom. A ladylike pastime. Thinking about this delicate work and reviewing my bank of 2023 solar prints, I decided to make the show an entirely gendered affair. From my recent cache, I have pulled out a decidedly girlish collection. Source images for manipulated negatives include family pictures and my drawings and photographs.
Reception: Saturday, May 25, 1 – 4 pm
Solar printing is a seasonal exercise during those months when direct sunlight pours into the skylight in my attic studio. My practice is to print various images on heritage linens, embroidered with phenomenal skill predominantly by women. One can imagine the hours of quiet solitude with needlework a respite from housework, or a defense against boredom. A ladylike pastime. Thinking about this delicate work and reviewing my bank of 2023 solar prints, I decided to make the show an entirely gendered affair. From my recent cache, I have pulled out a decidedly girlish collection. Source images for manipulated negatives include family pictures and my drawings and photographs.
Images from this show are published in Hole In The Head no. 5 issue 3 .
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