Marilyn J Fontaine is an East London-based mixed-media artist who creates magical, intense and witty narratives with mystical overtones. The theme of her work documents the feminine aspects integral to her journey and are heavily influenced by the rituals and practices of Indigenous cultures and the connection of healing using storytelling and nature. Marilyn’s work is often intense, witty, bold juxtaposed and ironic with strong cultural references and paradoxically an ethereal aesthetic as the artist feels strongly connected to nature, ritual, community, and the human experience. Her work embodies esoteric and human cultural themes including human values and our connection and relationship to something greater. Marilyn’s work also can connect and engage the public, provoke discussion and create an inward dialogue due to the personal nature of her work. Currently exploring with figurative and larger size work Marilyn is also planning to incorporate music. The use of materials such as oils, fabric and acrylic resins, printmaking, and layering techniques will be used to combine Marilyn’s inward ethereal work with a more physical and tactile medium.
CV Work Solo Shows Indigenous - Nooks Cafe Gallery Stratford 2016 Heritage Exhibition Newham Library 2019 Heritage Exhibition - The Gate Gallery 2020 Where I am from - The Gate Gallery 2021
Group Shows Group show Waltham Forest Art Exhibition 2018 Story of a Woman Group exhibition The Tabernacle Art Gallery 2020 Scratch Below group exhibition. Espacio Gallery Brick Lane 2019 Kaleidoscope Group Show - Applecart Arts Centre 2023 At Home Exhibition - Stratford Town Hall 2023
Community Art Queen Square fair Newham Show 75 Windrush Exhibition Stratford.