Trove

In Trove, Maggi Hodge constructs a richly layered abstract composition in which fragmented geometric forms, expressive markings, and contrasting fields of color suggest a visual collection of discovered objects and accumulated impressions. Expansive passages of midnight blue and deep indigo dominate the canvas, interrupted by luminous turquoise, warm beige, ochre, and earthy terracotta. Scattered rectangular shapes, circular forms, and irregular white markings emerge from the dark foundation, creating the impression of objects suspended within an imagined architectural landscape. 

Engaging the traditions of geometric abstraction and Abstract Expressionism, Hodge combines architectural motifs with spontaneous gestural painting, creating a compelling dialogue between deliberate structure and intuitive expression.

Trove invites reflection on the ways memory, experience, and perception accumulate over time. Evoking a repository of discoveries and hidden meanings, the painting presents abstraction as a process of gathering and rediscovery, encouraging viewers to uncover their own connections within its complex visual world.