Testimonials and Reviews
'NeoPopRealism Starz: 21st Century ART'
Margaret's work can now be seen in this US publication, look for it by searching amazon.com for the ISBN number - 978-1441570857
John Green Fine Art Award
Margaret is pictured in front of "Persona" which was chosen for the John Green Fine Art Award 2009 at the Paisley Art Institute Exhibition.
Grampian Chamber of Commerce (RSA:NC Preview)
"Following
a very successful degree show, Margaret continues to create large,
complex canvases, which often include handmade models and depict
varying depths of reality. Her textured pieces are concerned with the
interactions between people's fluid personas and their encountered
environments, both perceived and actual. Her art forces us to confront
current issues in politics, religion and morality."
"Leopard" magazine
Margaret is pictured in front of "Looked-at-ness of Women", which is part of the RGU Arts Collection.
"Montrose Review" newspaper
"Since
Save leaving Gray's, Margaret has responded well to the challenge of
creating an independent presence in the art world and has won a major
purchase prize at the Scottish National Exhibition. She has also been
chosen for the highly prestigious Courvoisier Future 500 network of
innovators and her work has sold well through established Scottish
galleries."
Scottish National Art Competition
 
| A delighted Margaret receives her Scottish National Art Competition 2008 Purchase Prize for "If I Was Mother Nature I'd be One Pissed off Cow" from Richard Demarco CBE, internationally renowned artist and promoter of the visual and performing arts, at a ceremony at Kinblethmont Gallery.
The art was described by Angus College spokesman Kevin Murphy as "wonderfully imaginative and creative".
"Arbroath Herald" newspaper
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Interface (article by Catriona Black)
"Gray's graduate Margaret Livingstone was an exception to both –
her three rich paintings were darkly beautiful, and her catalogue
statement unusually honest. "I hate talking about my work",
it began. Because of her skill as a painter, this ambiguity didn't
limit my appreciation of her canvases as it did with other, more
conceptual works in the show.
Where Have All The Wild Things Gone? combined a
well-judged composition, seductive texture, and the mystery of a
half-bandaged hind, twitching with its last breath. Three small
blue-suited men were jiving on its back, or writhing; the difference
between joy and pain seemed somehow irrelevant.
Livingstone's paintings were deeply intuitive."
"Brechin Advertiser" newspaper (degree show review)
"Margaret's paintings are often very large and can rely heavily on texture as well as form. Many feature use of wax or papier-mâché to bring the images off the canvas and give them a life of their own. Her other influences include recent technological advances such as the internet and mobile phones and how they either effect art or can be used in artistic expression."
Susan Mansfield, "The Scotsman" newspaper (degree show review)
"Margaret Livingstone's works are as disturbing as they are innovative, dealing with issues of internet child abuse, and drawing on elements of collage and surrealism."
Meston Reid
 | Michael Reid, Managing Partner of Meston Reid & Co, said, 'Meston Reid & Co look forward to the excellent pieces hanging in the office for many years to come. The paintings have produced favourable comment by many visitors to the office and being able to hang originals on the wall adds to the quality of the presentation.' |
FPAL
|  | In front of Alex Salmond (SNP Leader and First Minister of Scotland), Margaret is congratulated by Andrew Kinsler of SMS, happy recipient of her FPAL award winning painting "Building the Boulevard" |
Myles Blake (personal sale)
"Excellent painting. I just wanted to send you an email so you know how delighted I and my wife are with the picture we recently bought from you."
Elizabeth Harrison (personal sale)
"A wonderful portrait which I will treasure and pass on to my son to remind him of his father. The resemblence is uncanny, and the painting is so alive. Thank you."