Bio Margot's journey into photography began at the age of 14 when she was introduced to the darkroom. Coming from a family of passionate amateur photographers, she was delighted to spend hours in the darkroom with her older brother. After studying photography in Toronto, Canada, Margot moved to northern California, where she pursued a career as a commercial photographer. She specializes in capturing people in various environments for clients, including health clubs, hotels, and universities. Given the extensive retouching required in commercial photography, Margot turns to fine art as an escape from the computer. Her artistic work includes self-directed photography projects and collages that incorporate image transfers, paint, and paper. Regardless of the medium, Margot bases her fine art pieces on her own high-resolution images. Additionally, Margot teaches image transfer and encaustics workshops in Mill Valley, San Anselmo, and Sausalito, California. Artist Statement Photography, for me, is a journey of exploration and connection. I am particularly drawn to the bold, bright colors of the 50s and 60s, and my projects depict scenes with women in housedresses, men in fedoras, and swimmers in modest bathing suits. These nostalgic elements evoke a bygone era, inviting viewers to reminisce and connect with the past. My best results happen when I keep the idea simple and graphic, allowing the timeless elegance of these motifs to shine through. My recent work borrows the aesthetic of historic photo processes, such as platinum prints and Polaroid transfers. By printing photographs on clear acetate and transferring them onto solid surfaces like wood, glass, or metal, I create tactile, hand-crafted pieces. These images, often drawn from childhood memories of fairground rides, forests, and swimming docks, carry a sense of personal and collective nostalgia. The inherent flaws in the transfer process enhance their charm, making each piece unique.