November Exhibit Explores "Becoming: Currents and Stillness"

About this Exhibit

My current exhibit, "Becoming: Currents and Stillness" explores the delicate balance between a need for movement to avoid stagnation and our longing for stillness in a busy world.  Highlighting the fluid boundaries between realism and abstraction, the works juxtapose structured and organic, free-flowing elements to reflect the continuous transformation that exists in nature as well as within our spirits. 

"Drift" is an oil painting meant to capture a quiet moment in nature where the silence envelops the viewer.

Drawn to nature for its willingness

"Winter Trail" is an acrylic painting that combines fluid acrylic paint with gold leaf, combining textures and styles. The leaf catches the light adding movement and depth to this otherwise monochromatic piece.

to evolve, unfold, and let go, I use multiple mediums and intuition to capture its lessons on movement, rejuvenation, and transformation. With its changing tides, shifting light, and cycles of renewal, nature shows us that both motion and stillness can co-exist, offering us the balance needed to continue becoming.

As a native of Orangetown, NY, I'm especially honored to be hosted by Palisades Free Library, a public space so close to where I grew up. I hope my work provokes joy and thought to those who see it.

As a member of the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), I've been fortunate enough to exhibit my work at their Hidden Treasure Galleries and other exhibits. I've also held solo exhibits at locations across Rockland County including libraries in West Nyack, Pearl River, Piermont, and Nyack.  

Margaret Dowling-Murphy at The Palisades Free Library, November 2025