Maggie Stein

King from Wilson 2010 by Maggie Stein

Maggie Stein is an award winning Sydney artist who I have known since 1985 when we went to City Art Institute together.  She won the Graduating prize for Printmaking in our final year which  was the first of her many successes.



Currurong 2013

 

 

Although Maggie does draw and paint, she is most well known for her printmaking, particularly linocut.  Her work reflects her keen observation of the environment in which she lives or visits, whether it be on a macro or micro level.   She has lived in Newtown for many years and the urban landscape she portrays  in that series of work makes me look again at the environment which is so familiar.    

 A print's image evolves through the processes required to make it and  may become something quite unlike it's beginning.  For novices in printmaking the resulting surprises may be pleasant or may be disappointing. It does not appear like Maggie Stein would know about disappointing" as her work is consistently lovely.   The prints show her expertise in the art of print making as well as the sophisticated mark making of a mid career artist.    

 

Banksia Coccinea 2012

You can meet Maggie at Eveleigh Artisan’s Market, Carriageworks, Chippendale once a month where her work is showcased.  You can buy a print, card or be inspired to take a workshop or class with Maggie in linocut.  I think It would be great for a group of friends to have a weekend of printmaking  to explore their own creativity and go home with some lovely original art. She also has classes for children which are very popular.


 

To see more of Maggie's work  please have a look at her website at www.maggiestein.com.au  .   There is also a link to her blog at the website