"I am drawn to paint nature because of the emotion and sense of harmony that it brings. I grew up in California where spending time in nature brought me joy and provided me a deep connection to the world around me. My current life in Florida has allowed me to understand how differences in location affect light and color. I now paint with a Southern sensibility, drawing inspiration from the natural spaces around me. My floral paintings are depicted with loose and gestural strokes suggesting a brief moment in the life of a fragile, ephemeral and colorful subject. The loose brushwork also gives a sense of movement as if the subject is caught in a breeze.
I hope to bring the essence of nature to the canvas so that our interior spaces, and therefore our lives, remain connected to the beauty and harmony of the natural world."
Mary Martin Gallery I is located on 103 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-0303
Mary Martin Gallery IIis located at 143 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Mary Martin has collections of art showing at the Andell Inn - Kiawah Island, Bella Grace, the Harbour Club, The Vendue, Holy City Brewery, Amish Furniture, and other venues. Mary Martin Galleries have been selected as the best galleries in South Carolina for eleven years in a row and in the top 20 galleries in the nation, Also, selected as the best gallery by several local publications.
