Artist: Margot Roi
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 36'' x 48''

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About This Piece
Odyssey was created to establish an emotional bridge, being a reference to the places I’ve travelled, and the forms in nature I’ve found unique. I was inspired to paint energetically to capture memories or the essences of those forms. Acrylic paint and stick media became the narrative for this intuitive almost chaotic composition that became a guidepost for my colour choices. I viewed this canvas as a container for the intrinsic experience and I’m inviting the viewer to wander around my responsive recollection to make personal connections to their own memory of place.

Biography
Canadian contemporary artist Margot Roi has been exhibiting her work for more than 35 years. Originally from Dundas and now based in Muskoka, she studied Arts and Technology at Sheridan College before earning a BFA from the University of Windsor. Her paintings—marked by vibrant colour, layered textures, and gestural line work—reflect both her background in fabric design and her long fascination with nature. A celebrated artist and educator, Roi’s work has received numerous awards and continues to explore memory, movement, and the landscapes that inspire her.