Archway Gallery Current Exhibition
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November 1 - December 4, 2025 The Gardener's Mistress Featuring New Oil Paintings by Margaret Miller Opening Reception Saturday, November 1, 5 - 8 p.m. Artists' Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
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Through expressive palette knife work and vibrant color, the artist examines the question: “Who is the gardener?” Her answer—the Earth itself—shapes this body of work that celebrates humanity’s role both as tenders and as subjects of nature’s cycles. Drawing from personal experiences in gardens, Miller’s paintings capture the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength, adventure and fragility, that defines humanity’s connection to Earth. Flowers bloom across her canvases not merely as botanical subjects, but as vessels for memory and relationship. Her palette moves from contemplative greens to explosive bursts of pink, blue, yellow, and red—creating compositions that range from quiet, hidden garden corners to wild expressions of natural abundance.
The exhibition’s title evokes the layered complexity of humanity’s relationship with Earth—simultaneously lovers and subjects of its power. Surrendering to forces beyond human control, Miller finds beauty in chaos and meaning in the interconnectedness of all living things. Her paintings invite viewers to rejuvenate their own experiences with gardens and nature, and explore what it means to be both cared for and caring within Earth’s eternal garden.
Margaret Miller was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. During her childhood, Miller and her sister spent three summers visiting their aunt in Washington, D.C. While their aunt was at work, they were encouraged to explore the museums. Many days, they chose the National Gallery of Art, which sparked Miller’s appreciation of art and inspired her to become an artist herself. With her parents’ support, she spent most of her youth painting and taking private lessons. She later graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
While Miller’s 30-year career at ExxonMobil as the Multimedia Team Lead was successful and rewarding, she continued painting to fulfill her need for self-expression and also attended artist workshops led by nationally known contemporary artists, including Kevin Macpherson, David Shevlino, Mark Daniel Nelson, Peggi Kroll Roberts, and Carol Marine. For the past 10 years, Miller has been an artist-member of Archway Gallery.
The exhibition’s title evokes the layered complexity of humanity’s relationship with Earth—simultaneously lovers and subjects of its power. Surrendering to forces beyond human control, Miller finds beauty in chaos and meaning in the interconnectedness of all living things. Her paintings invite viewers to rejuvenate their own experiences with gardens and nature, and explore what it means to be both cared for and caring within Earth’s eternal garden.
Margaret Miller was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. During her childhood, Miller and her sister spent three summers visiting their aunt in Washington, D.C. While their aunt was at work, they were encouraged to explore the museums. Many days, they chose the National Gallery of Art, which sparked Miller’s appreciation of art and inspired her to become an artist herself. With her parents’ support, she spent most of her youth painting and taking private lessons. She later graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
While Miller’s 30-year career at ExxonMobil as the Multimedia Team Lead was successful and rewarding, she continued painting to fulfill her need for self-expression and also attended artist workshops led by nationally known contemporary artists, including Kevin Macpherson, David Shevlino, Mark Daniel Nelson, Peggi Kroll Roberts, and Carol Marine. For the past 10 years, Miller has been an artist-member of Archway Gallery.
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Commission your own Flower Wall Margaret's show features a "Flower Wall" made up of 35 6x6 paintings. If you'd like to commission Margaret to make your own flower wall, please contact her. |
NOVEMBER 2025 EXHIBITION EVENTS
November 1 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 pm) and Artist's Talk (6:30 pm) |
November 9 (Sun) |
Carya String Quartet (6 - 8 pm) |
November 14 (Fri) |
Harp Recital with Competition Winner Naomi Sun (7 - 9 pm) |
November 15 (Sat) |
Special Dinner Event: Alchemy in the Garden (6:30 - 9 pm) |
November 16 (Sun) |
AURA of University of Houston (6 - 8 pm) |
November 22 (Sat) |
Archway Gallery Jewelry Trunk Show |
November 23 (Sun) |
Contempo Musical Ensemble (6 - 8 pm) |