“Born a long time ago in the North East of England studying at Sunderland College of Art. To support myself, I took many jobs, mostly in cartography, land surveying and later for many years as a qualified psychiatric nurse before retiring at the age of 55 to concentrate fully on art. Throughout I drew and painted, illustrating books published by Heron(Steinbeck, Wheatley, Graves, Iliad) and exhibited in Manchester, London, Scotland and the USA.

My work at this time was in the surrealistic style using an airbrush and inks. Within the last few years, I felt my work did not develop, becoming stranded in technical expertise and lacking an emotive truthfulness. So I changed the medium to watercolor and brush, and this more freer fluid medium was reflected in the more expressive style I wished for away from the more exact, tight, controlled style inherent in surrealism.

Whilst still working in the figurative tradition, I believe as Francis Bacon stated, that a new realism is called for; and with this in mind, I attempt to create 'meaningful' painting rather than a decorative picture?

I believe that art needs to reflect and challenge the changes within all societies and attempt an insightful approach of challenge to avoid sinking into complacency and banality.

My specific interest lies in the interactive play of an individuals psyche within a personal or group dialogue; The 'truer' personal nature of such an individual is often hidden behind a bland mask of social etiquette; With this concept in mind, my work is not labeled or titled; so allowing the observer a greater and freer interpretation of my work without any preconceived ideas."

Maureen Golgata's paintings bring a deeper meaning and understanding of humanity's role in the natural world. Her work questions our perceptions of what it means to be human and how it shapes our lives. Golgata's bold abstractions delve into our world and inner selves through gestural drawings. Intimate and vulnerable moments become stories told through line. As in life, the poetic and lyrical negotiate for dominance with the chaotic and turbulent on her canvas surface. The initial impulse of the drawing guides layers of paint and mark-making to evolve into a more meaningful whole. Fragments of drawings that remain exposed generate a visual history, as well as those buried beneath the paint, meeting solace in their concealment.

Captivated by how we navigate in today's climate, Golgata's recent painting style has transitioned from classical realism to abstract expressionism. She uses acrylic, oil, and mixed media elements to develop an expansive body of work that evokes nuances of the human experience. Her technical groundwork developed under Master Painter Paul Ingbretson, in Manchester, New Hampshire, follows the teachings of The Boston School Painters, whose roots date back to 19th century Paris. She received her BA in Studio Art from Framingham University, Massachusetts in addition to further exploration of color and design at The Fashion Institute of Design in NYC. 

Recently featured in Cube Art Fair, during Art Basel week Miami, 2021, her works can also be found in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.