Welcome to the World of

Born in 1950, Marjorie Rose Powell grew up on a tobacco farm in Wayne County, North Carolina. She was "raised in a friendly, generous environment where everyone was welcome in the Rose home." She says: "I was in my own world of flowers, rock gardens, old houses, front porches, and all kinds of people. We never talked discrimination. Everyone was beautiful." Marjorie attributes to her father her belief that life must be generous, loving, and positive. Throw in a little whimsy, mischief, and lots of color and you have Marjorie Rose Powell. Her philosophy is "Let’s get the work done fast so we can play!"

The world of Marjorie Rose Powell’s art is the same world of her childhood, a positive, fun, whimsical, generous, non-discriminating place. It is a world of work, but also a world of pleasure, pleasure in the beautiful colors of the environment, in the splendid diversity of people, and in the love and caring that all people show for each other and for the world they live in. Through her art, Marjorie portrays the world the way it should be, a world that all of us hoped to find someday.

Marjorie began her career in folk art at the age of sixteen. She earned her spending money selling paintings on canvas at that time. Her works have been shown widely in the United States, including galleries in Illinois, Texas, Florida, and of course North Carolina. Her works also appear in private collections in the United States and in Europe. Marjorie has been very busy over the last several years. Her one-woman shows in Chicago have been sell-outs. They especially love her Halloween subjects! In the fall of 2004, Marjorie was invited to enter two paintings in the prestigious Slotin Fall Folk Art Auction (see www.slotinfolkart.com). Both works sold for $900 each! In 2004 Marjorie was presented to North Carolinians at the North Carolina State Fair (Be sure to see her wonderful piece entitled "State Fair," done for this special occasion). In November, 2007, Marjorie was honored for her work in folk art with a feature article in the prestigious Our State Magazine.

Marjorie's prints and a number of her originals are on display at Oakley Hall Antiques & Art, Inc. located at 102. S. Main St. in Warrenton, NC (27589). Warrenton is one hour north of Raleigh off Interstate 85. We are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Call our gallery at 252-257-2411 for directions and for information concerning available works. You can also ask to be placed on our mailing list for upcoming shows.

Today Marjorie lives on a beautiful farm in the charming town of Mount Olive, North Carolina. She describes herself and her life as "passionate, colorful, wild, and happy!" Welcome to the World of Marjorie Rose Powell.