Marion Miller Studio
& Creative Arts Practice
Artist Statement
I have been practicing art making since I was a little girl, it's never left me and in the second half of life it has become a calling. With European ancestry, I have long been fascinated by classical mythology, pagan symbolism and the portrayal of women by (mostly) male master painters. History, anthropology, and cultural studies are a source of inspiration for me.
Starting life in Tasmania, surrounded by the Australian bush, nature has deeply influenced my art and the Victorian coastline is a rich source of inspiration as is music and literature. During the early years being a single mother I met a wise mentor named Simonne Jameson who had trained under Carl Jung in Zurich and was connected to the art world in Europe. She encourage to paint big and explore art as a psychotherapeutic and spiritual practice and it was instrumental in reclaiming my creative nature. There is always an expressive dance between my ancestral past and the diverse places and people I find myself emerging in today.
I'm developing an intuitive, abstract, and impressionist style, focusing on capturing the beauty of a moment to convey the sensual presence of light and colour dancing slowly with subjects and the mood of the artwork. I use contrasting colours, textures, spaces, shapes, and forms to achieve this. I have a love for painting unique and everyday landscapes, seascapes, bodyscape and still life. Currently, my work is a conversation on eco-feminism and using the body and environment to reclaim women's deep connection to nature.
