Margaret Griffith

Biography

Margaret Griffith is a Los Angeles–based artist whose practice spans sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and installation. Her work frequently explores themes of structure, boundary, and transformation, often drawing inspiration from the architectural and urban landscapes that surround her. Griffith considers herself an “urban scavenger,” collecting visual and conceptual material from city life and reimagining it in ways that blur the line between representation and abstraction.

A striking example of her approach can be seen in QD and 5D, two prints created for the Utopia/Dystopia portfolio curated by artist Miyo Stevens-Gandara. For this project, Griffith used the imagery of fences to embody the dualities of division and openness. In QD, the chain-link fence is rendered as static and rigid, symbolizing confinement and separation. In contrast, 5D presents a warped, golden fence, suggesting movement, disruption, and a challenge to traditional notions of power and control. Together, the works reflect her ongoing interest in how ordinary urban motifs can become powerful metaphors.

Griffith’s broader body of work continues this exploration of form and space. Using both two- and three-dimensional media, she transforms lines and patterns into immersive experiences that reframe the way viewers engage with their environments. Whether in delicate cut-paper works, monumental sculptures, or site-specific installations, her art asks questions about the structures—both visible and invisible—that shape human life.

Her educational foundation includes a B.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an M.F.A. from the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art. Since then, she has built a national reputation, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the United States. Her installations have been showcased in both gallery spaces and public venues, including LAX Airport. In addition to her studio practice, Griffith has served as an artist-in-residence and guest lecturer, contributing to the dialogue around contemporary art and inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers.