Virtues Expressed in Art - 22 May 2026
A fundraising exhibition supporting the Ile-Ife Project.
Marie Phillips | Contemporary Artist | MAP Art
A contemporary artist based in South London exploring colour, movement and atmosphere through expressive, modern works.
Artist Identity
By blending natural forms with expressive abstraction, my work is a celebration of life and nature, at the same time dynamic yet harmonious, decorative yet organic.
Creative Philosophy
A practice shaped by colour, rhythm and nature
My creative philosophy stems from the belief that colour is a living force, something that moves, breathes and carries emotional resonance. I like to work intuitively, allowing natural rhythms, shifting atmospheres and organic forms to guide each piece as it emerges. I begin by imposing a loose structure, then let the work unfold through layered marks, fluid transitions and moments of quiet spontaneity. This approach creates paintings that feel alive in their own right: spaces where colour becomes energy, where emotion becomes movement, and where the viewer is invited into a world that is both grounded in nature and open to interpretation.
