theresa
mARTin, a graduate
of the Corcoran College
of Art & Design,
lives in Virginia with
her husband, fellow
artist John
Mors.
BLOG: http://tmartinjournal.blogspot.com/
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Theresa's work can be found in Leslie Riley's latest book Create with Transfer Artist Paper. Find it on Amazon.
EXHIBITIONS
Theresa exhibited her work during June 2011 at the Glenview Mansion Gallery in Rockville, MD.
PURCHASE ART
Theresa is represented by r.h. ballard:
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Washington, VA 22747
Phone: 540-675-1411
Fax: 540-675-1458
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GUEST CURATOR
Theresa was guest curator at Crescendoh for the week of Sept 13, 2010.
REVIEWS
Theresa
Martin's mixed media assemblages,
three-dimensional works made of various
materials, continue her exploration of
the reliquary format as a vehicle for personal
and political, historical, literary, religious
or ecological iconography. These very visually
striking works are rich in both materials
and imagery. Inspired by the form of the
medieval triptych, the majority consist
of a central panel, with two wings on movable
hinges, much like the portable altars of
the 15th century intended for private devotion.
Martin's works encourage viewer interaction
with the imagery and objects in her works,
which are organized into themes or series
as well...
By Claudia
Rousseau
Glenview Gallery Installation Review
Read complete review.....
ABOUT
THE SCULPTURE
Theresa
Martin's mixed media
works engage the subconscious,
psychological realm
in contemporary icons
often combining real
objects reclaimed from
nature with borrowed
figural elements. Inspired
by the form of medieval
triptychs and reliquaries,
Martin constructs tableaux
designed for pedestals.
Her work reflects metaphysical
speculations about
life and death, conveyed
in exuberant and sometimes
humorous fashion, and
frequently refers to
ecological concerns.
Martin has developed a balance between her somber content and rich surfaces,
with a finish that deliberately suggests the artist's hand. Through tantalizing
and surprising juxtapositions in works of a sensuous delight, her art conveys
emotions and symbolic content with the promise of deeper meaning upon reflection.
—Faye
Powe, Ph.D. Art Historian
