Maggie Kerrigan is a visual artist located in Virginia Beach, VA who makes two- and three-dimensional artworks by altering books. Each artwork begins with a carefully curated book and an individualized process intrigue the viewer and further explore the literature’s themes. A variety of processes are used, including cutting, carving, folding, paper casting, and sometimes deconstruction and reconstruction of the book. Click on the menu to view her portfolio or click below for blog posts about current works and studio news.
New Artworks
Do you have Something to Say?
These paper-cast faces have something to say! What book would represent your point of view?
Good Fortunes
It's January! Have you made your resolutions? Written your goals for 2024? Chosen a "word of the year" or created your vision for your upcoming year? It's well known that what you focus on grows!
Who Loves Joe?
It was truly delicious to work with the silky paper of this book to create a nod to coffee-lovers everywhere! Who do you know that is a true coffee aficionado? This could be a perfect gift!
The Weight of Our Bad Decisions
These paper-cast rocks carry all the weight of our bad decisions. Over 125 were submitted, including many of my own!
Studio News
Books Undone 2
I'm pleased to announce that Black and Blue has been selected and is currently in the Books Undone 2 Exhibition at The Gallery at the Penn College of Technology.
Visiting Artist Programs
I'm so pleased to announce that I have been selected for the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) and the Arts for Learning Teaching Artist Rosters!
Ripped–at the VA MOCA
"Ripped" will be exhibited at the Virginia MOCA, July 11, 2024 through January 5, 2025!
Light Shines Through at Craftforms Exhibition
Light Shines Through is on view at the 28th annual Craftforms Juried International Exhibition at the Wayne Art Center.