Collection: A Kiss From Midas - Early Access
Artist Marie Louise Wrightson - A Kiss From Midas
In her latest collection, A Kiss From Midas, Scottish artist Marie Louise Wrightson embarks on a striking new artistic chapter—one gilded in both technique and tone. Renowned for her playful, fairy tale-infused paintings,
Marie now turns toward the mythical, weaving classical storytelling with a newfound opulence. The introduction of 22 and 23 carat gold leaf adds a lavish, alchemical quality to the works, each shimmer and gleam evoking the fabled touch of Midas himself.
This collection signals a deliberate shift, with Marie embracing a richer, more refined visual language that maintains her charm while embracing a deeper sense of gravitas.
Gone is the overt whimsy of her earlier work, replaced by a quietly powerful elegance. The figures and scenes in A Kiss From Midas seem to step out of some long-lost legend, radiating the timeless allure of myth while showcasing her elevated technical mastery.
Yet, even within this more serious realm, there is still a twinkle—a glint in the eye of the artist who delights in the surreal. The result is a collection that feels both ancient and fresh, golden in both palette and ambition.