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Contemporary Mixed Media Artist

Explore the Collections: Original Paintings & Sketches

This gallery brings together my various bodies of work, from the textured energy of my figurative series to the fluid, expansive nature of my abstracts. Browse through the collections below to find a piece that resonates with your space and story

My work is a response to the living presence of the environment. I grew up close to the land in Poland and I now live surrounded by nature in Asturias, the "paraíso natural" of Spain. My art reflects the energy, movement and rhythms that I see around me. I do not paint static landscapes. I explore the threads and fibres of nature like veins, roots and shifting light. I think of it as a conversation between my inner emotional world and the physical earth.

Contemporary mixed media abstract art by Magdalena Morey

Abstract reflections on nature and the world around me

Figurative artwork by contemporary painter Magdalena Morey

Art is a form of self therapy for me. My figurative work reflects the continual process of rebuilding myself from fragments. These paintings are personal and intimate records of my inner life, representing emotional change and growth, imperfection and vulnerability.

Abstract figurative artwork

Sketches and studies by artist Magdalena Morey in Asturias

A vital part of my creative process, mixed media studies and sketches serve as a cathartic space where I explore emotional concepts, test colour relationships, and refine the flowing concepts that eventually evolve into my larger mixed media paintings. They also provide a more affordable option for those looking to build a collection of authentic artwork.

Affordable studies and sketches on card and paper

Explore a curated selection of my work available as fine art prints through world-renowned partners. From gallery-standard landscapes at LUMAS and licensed figurative works via Bridgeman Images, to an extensive archive of my earlier portfolio on Saatchi Art, these collections offer an affordable and versatile way to bring my art into your space.

Prints by contemporary artist Magdalena Morey

Links to where you can buy prints of my work online

My work is an evolving conversation with the living world, grounded in a childhood spent close to the land. Whether through nature inspired abstracts or figurative paintings, I view the subject not as something to be copied but as an event shaped by rhythm, energy, and movement. Through layered textures and flowing lines that mimic veins and roots, I explore the invisible threads that connect us all and capture life’s shifting rhythms in a state of constant, beautiful transformation.

Magdalena Morey artist working in her studio in Spain

A bit about me, my background and CV

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FAQs

Inspiration and Process

What inspires your creative process?

Whether I am creating figurative paintings or mixed media abstracts, my process always begins from a single point: a direct response to a lived experience. I translate things I have felt and remembered into a visual language of energy and colour.

What themes do you explore in your mixed media work?

My work focuses on the intersection of memory and physical presence. I find biological and environmental structures endlessly fascinating and I explore how energy flows through different forms, regardless of whether the subject is a person or a place.

What is the meaning behind the fragmentation in your figurative art?

Art is a form of self therapy for me. My figurative work reflects the continual process of rebuilding myself from fragments. These paintings are personal and intimate records of my inner life, representing emotional change and growth, imperfection and vulnerability.

How does your background in textiles influence your paintings?

I hold a Diploma in Artistic Textiles and a Master’s in Painting. I aim to bring these two worlds together in everything I do. I adore texture and often try to recreate either visually or physically, the texture of the fabric-like threads. I work with mixed media, particularly acrylics, pastels and gold leaf and sometimes also include fibre beads beads. I try to create a sense of movement and depth that gives the surface a three dimensional feeling.

What is the meaning behind the lines in your artwork?

The lines threading through my mixed media pieces represent the invisible bonds and connections that surround us. I view them as the veins, roots, and fibres that weave through both the natural landscape and the human figure, mirroring our shared connections to the world.

From your social media it's clear that there has been a shift from landscape to figurative abstraction. Can you explain why?

This shift came from returning to myself and my artistic roots. For years I painted landscapes while searching for a place to belong. When we settled in Asturias, I felt safe enough to look inwards again. My figurative work is not about the human body. It is about emotion, movement, vulnerability and healing.

Buying and Collecting Original Art

How do you ensure the work is original and not trend driven?

I made a clear decision to stop painting with expectation. After burnout from trying to please others, I returned to painting only what feels true. I do not follow social media trends or paint for algorithms. When you buy my work, you are buying discipline, consistency and honesty. The work exists because it needed to be made, not because it was popular.

Can I make an offer on a work of art?

Yes, of course! I am always open to discussing genuine offers, all the more so if you would like to purchase two or more pieces at the same time. 

Do you sell NFTs?

No. I participated in one NFT Skateboard Design project many years ago, but that is it. If you ever encounter any other NFTs with my name associated, they are fake and unsanctioned. 

Can I find your work in physical galleries?

Yes. My work is represented by international galleries across Europe, Central America and North America. Please visit my About page for a full list of the galleries that I currently work with.

Why should I buy directly from the artist’s studio in Asturias?

Buying directly supports our sustainable, family-run studio in rural Spain. It ensures the highest level of provenance, as you receive the work straight from where it was created. 

About "Mixed-Media" paintings

What does “mixed media” mean in your work?

Mixed media means I use more than one material in a single piece. I build depth and texture through layered surfaces and contrast.

What materials do you use in your paintings?

I use acrylics for strong colour and layered structure. I work with both soft and oil pastels, and graphite to create fine energetic lines that feel like fibres moving through the surface. I also sometimes use gold leaf to give an extra dimension to the light and to add warmth.

How do I clean a painting that includes gold leaf?

Using a very soft brush such as an artist’s brush or a clean dry kabuki makeup brush, gently sweep the dust away with light movements. Never use a feather duster or a damp cloth. 

Can I use cleaning products on the surface?

No. I never recommend using chemicals, glass cleaner, alcohol or household sprays. These are likely to damage the varnish and can expose the gold leaf which causes permanent oxidisation damage.

Studio Life and Authenticity

Why do some pieces look like time lapses on canvas?

This comes from my textile background. I paint and repaint. I let the figures shift and change. The surface contains the full history of the work. You see the layers, the changes in mood and the mistakes. It reflects real life. Nothing is fixed. Everything is always moving.

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