Mary Martin is best known for her mixed media collages with organic deckled edges that incorporate painted tissue papers, rice papers, sheet music and handwritten scriptures.
Her work is influence by her love of nature, Japanese art and nearly 40 years of being a church choir singer and cantor, which has imprinted the words of the Psalms on her heart and mind. The words of scripture and sacred music are so deeply rooted in her being that they naturally express themselves in her art.
Working with themes of peace and joy expressed through scenes in nature, Martin begins each work of art by choosing a scripture or other sacred writing that matches the theme of the collage. She incorporates the writing into the artwork by inscribing it on the base layer of paper, and by mixing scripture blessed water into her paints.
Her intent is to create a space with the art where viewers can experience a moment of peace and joy within themselves.
Martin lives and works in St. Louis, MO. She is married, has 2 adult sons, one daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. She owns and operates Green Door art gallery in Webster Groves, MO.
If you are interested in purchasing any of these artworks, please contact the artist at mary@marymartinstudio.com