Marcia Geiger
Metamorphic Modern
January 12 – March 29, 2024

Metamorphic: denoting or relating to rock that has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or
other natural agencies

Modern: relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Metamorphic Modern is an exhibition of paintings that range from vehicles and abandoned buildings in
the desert environment to the rich flora and fauna of the region. As urban sprawl envelops fragile
desert habitats, and historic artifacts decay, Marcia’s work speaks as a reminder of humans’ lasting
impact on the landscape and the transitory nature of human presence.

Marcia Geiger is a quintessential Joshua Tree artist. A Nebraska native and lifelong artist, she has lived
in the Joshua Tree, CA area since 1989, when she began her artistic adventure in earnest. Primarily
self taught, Marcia took lessons in oil painting with Irene Scoggin-Bertrand in the early1990s. Scoggin-
Bertrand was a well-known local artist and teacher in both the high and low desert art scenes, and
member of the Southwest Artists group. A remote private studio north of Joshua Tree provides Marcia
with the open space, peace, and solitude she finds necessary to allow her creative inspirations to grow
and flourish.

Marcia is represented by the Asher Grey Gallery of Venice, Santa Monica and Joshua Tree, CA.
Having served on the executive board of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council from 2013 to 2022,
she is a lifetime member and a participating artist in their annual Open Studio Artists Tour. She is a
Legacy member of the Hi-Desert Artists of the Morongo Basin. Marcia sits on the board of Arts
Connection, the San Bernardino County Arts Council. Over the years, her work has received awards at
the Palm Springs Arts Council Exhibition, The Joshua Tree National Park Exhibition, and many more.