Marlee Maddock
American artist, entrepreneur & social media personality
“My purpose as an artist/woman/human is to think beyond limitation and discover new ways to free my soul in the process. I am made, remade, and constantly in a state of becoming.
Art is a universal language & the ultimate form of self expression. The message is the vision.. .”
-MM
Marlee Maddock is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice effortlessly blends the worlds of painting, knitting, design, modeling, photography, and film. With a unique ability to shift between mediums, Maddock’s work explores the intersections of texture, form, and visual storytelling, crafting experiences that are at once tactile, emotional, and cinematic.
As a painter, Maddock’s canvases pulse with vibrant color and dynamic abstraction, creating visual landscapes that evoke both a personal and collective narrative. Her work is rooted in the exploration of identity, connection, and transformation, often combining organic shapes and geometric structures that symbolize the fluidity and complexity of the human experience. Whether working in acrylics, oils, or mixed media, her paintings invite the viewer into a world where boundaries dissolve and new realities emerge.
Beyond the canvas, Maddock’s knitting and design practice offers a tactile extension of her creative vision. Through intricate patterns and textures, she creates wearable art that transforms everyday materials into pieces of self-expression. Her designs are a fusion of craft and high art, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of fashion, functionality, and fine art.
As a model and photographer, Maddock brings an intuitive understanding of visual composition and narrative to her work in front of and behind the camera. Her modeling work explores themes of self-presentation and transformation, while her photography captures moments of raw, unfiltered beauty—whether in the natural world or in staged environments that blend surrealism with reality.
Maddock’s filmmaking further expands her ability to tell stories, weaving together imagery, sound, and movement to create compelling visual narratives that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Drawing on her diverse skill set, she often merges these mediums into experimental projects that defy categorization, challenging conventional ideas of what art can be.
Grounded in a philosophy that embraces process over perfection, Maddock’s art is a reflection of her constant curiosity and fluid approach to creativity. Her works are not just objects to be admired, but invitations to explore the spaces between disciplines, to question preconceived notions, and to find beauty in the complexity of the world around us.
Her multidisciplinary approach has led to collaborations across various creative industries. Each of her projects is an embodiment of her passion for innovation, expression, and the ever-evolving nature of art.
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