Awards|Exhibitions|Publications
Awards|Exhibitions|Publications
Margo Field Biography
I began to bead in 1991 - when I first "discovered" beads. Since then - it has been a rare day when I didn’t do something with my beads. I started teaching beadwork in 1993 and opened Poppy Field Bead Company in 1995. Beadwork at its best is a wonderful, colorful and expressive art form — I enjoy teaching the art to others.
I have always needed some sort of artistic outlet in my life. I have tried painting - oil and Chinese water color, calligraphy, sewing and a few other "crafty" things - but when I got my hands on beads in 1991 - I could really hear them talking to me. In reducing their pharmacy staff in 1998, my hospital employer did me a great favor by laying me off. I had already established Poppy Field, and now I was totally free to give it my full attention. My husband is a tremendous help - and very understanding. I also want to thank all my friends who have supported me.My favorite soap box thing is my campaign to have truly fine beadwork given the credit it deserves as fine art. But there also is another component to beadwork. The main reason that I teach beadwork to others is because I feel that everyone has a creative spirit in them that needs to be nourished. All of my students are artists to the best of their abilities and desires. Teaching beadwork is a way of learning about myself and others. I am a much happier and fulfilled person today than I was before I found beads.
The peyote stitch is my favorite. It offers so many possibilities for the type of work I do. However, it was definitely my LEAST favorite when I was learning how to bead. Just plain confusing at first, I give credit to Judy Otero, who tutored me with great patience until I got it right! I teach at my store "Poppy Field Bead Company" - located in Albuquerque. We teach a basic beading class which covers peyote, brick and embellishment around cabochons. We offer over 30 other classes in intermediate to advance techniques. The majority of these classes are taught by individual artists who created the piece. Paula Adams and Bobbie Yoakum, as well as myself, are all award winning bead artists who teach their designs at Poppy Field. It is wonderful to see some of the past class students becoming teachers here, as they develop their own special styles and techniques. We are continually coming up with new "stuff"
Third Place in seed bead category at the first Embellishment International Bead & Button Show in Austin, Texas 1995 for "Ante-bellum Reticule."
Best of Show at the Fiber Arts Fiesta in Albuquerque in 1997 in the New Mexico Bead Society competition for "Mauvy Moth"
Judges Choice Award at Botanical Zoological Beadwork organized by Beadazzled, Tyson's Corner Center, VA 1998 for "My Garden Visitor."
Second Place in seed bead category at Embellishment International Bead & Button Show in Sacramento, Ca. 1998 for "My Garden Visitor."
Awards in Excellence of Artistic Achievement presented by the South West Arts Festival, Albuquerque, NM in 1997 and 1998.
First Place in the Wall Hanging Division of the 2nd International Miyuki Delica Challenge Competition sponsored by Caravan Beads Inc. for "Miss Kitty - I Love You!"
Selection as a participant at the Embellishment International Bead & Button Show in Portland, OR 1999 for "Hummingbird Hand Mirror".
Selected as one of 14 awards from 73 exhibits at NEW MEXICO 2000 Exhibition by FOCA (Friends of Contemporary Art). Santa Fe, New Mexico October 8, 1999 - "Miss Kitty - I Love You!"
The "Poppies & Thistles" won second place in seed bead category and FIRST overall runner-up at Embellishment International Bead & Button Show in Portland OR 2000."Trumpet Vines & Bakelite" won First Place in The Flower Challenge sponsored by Bead Need/Beadaholics in Davie, Florida, April 1, 2001
Emerging Artists for Magnifico - Albuquerque Festival of the Arts. 1997
Desert Splendor: Regeneration - first contemporary beadwork exhibition at the Bead Museum’s new Glendale Arizona location. May 15, 1999 thru July 31, 1999. Displayed is a special "Museum Hummer".
New Mexico 2000 - Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe New Mexico. An exhibition curated to display unifying themes and relationships that truly express the strong diversity found in contemporary art in New Mexico. "Miss Kitty - I love you!" will be on display October 7 1999 thru April 21, 2000.
Fantastic Beads - Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky. A national invitational exhibit of contemporary artwork with beads as the primary element. "Thistles and Poppies" and "Mauvy Moth" will be on display form March 12 to April 22, 2000.
THE BEADED FIGURE a juried traveling show sponsored by BEADWORK MAGAZINE. 169 entries were recieved and 46 were chosen to be part of the traveling exhibition. "Agnes and Irma" was one of the "Juror's Favorites" To view the exhibit, visit www.beadworkmagazine.com
BEADED AMULET PURSES by Nicolette Stessin "Queen Isabella"
BEADS TO BUCKSKINS series volumes 9 and 12 by Peggy Sue Henry Various works are featured.
THE SEA Selections from the 1st International Miyuki Delica Challenge Edited by Barry Kahn "Fantasea"
MYTHS AND LEGENDS a soon to be published book featuring the 2nd International Miyuki Delica Challange.
BEADAHOLIC QUARTERLY Issue 27, Sept 1999. An online publication featuring an interview and display of various works.
PASATIEMPO - Santa Fe, New Mexico Weekly Arts and Entertainment Magazine - Oct. 8, 1999 Edition... MS KITTY, I LOVE YOU was featured with a full color photo occupying one half page right under the bold caption ART.
BEADWORK - March/April, 2000: HONORING THE PAST - THE BEADWORK OF MARGO FIELD Feature Article by Mary J. Tafoya
BEADWORK - August/September, 2002 - Magazine Cover and Featured Article - BEADING A THERAPY NECKLACE
BEADER'S REFERENCE by Jane Davis 2003. Many of Margo's are Gallary Features.
500 BEADED OBJECTS by Lark Books 2004. "Trumpet Vine & Bakelite" and "Flowers for Helene"
THE BEADER'S GUIDE TO COLOR by Margie Deeb 2004. Many of Margo's works are displayed throughtout the book.