1. Margaret Morrison Contemporary Hyper-realism
Mrs. Fox

2. Realism
The realistic and natural representation of people, places, and/or things in a work of art; sometimes considered synonymous with naturalism.

4. Hyper-realism
Photorealism
Realism
Semi-Abstraction
Abstraction

5. Hyper-realism
Style of painting and drawing that is so precise it is an enhanced version of life
Difficult to see the artist’s “hand”

6. Life Change
Morrison was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2008
A notable shift in her subject matter and palette (color choices) was evident as a result of this life changing experience.
Her work became a visual celebration of life based on her therapy – mainly sweet treats and comfort food

7. **All objects can be seen as a collection of shapes and values

10. Aerial/Atmospheric Perspective
Scale: objects appear smaller as they get farther away
Placement: objects placed lower in the picture plane appear closer
Overlapping: objects in front are closer than objects behind
Detail: objects closer to the viewer have more detail
Color Saturation: close = color is brighter/more intense far away = color is dull/less intense

16. Margaret Morrison meets the artists of Lake Norman

24. Cats Eyes, Margaret Morrison, Oil on Canvas, Hyper-realism

25. Encounter 1, Margaret Morrison, Oil on Canvas, Hyper-realism

26. Troika, Margaret Morrison, Oil on Canvas, Hyper-realism

27. Last Stand, Margaret Morrison, Oil on Canvas, Hyper-realism