MANDY MARTIN
Painter, Nature Lover, Beauty Hunter
Artist Statement
Nature is the main muse of my acrylic paintings, which feature bold florals and bright color palettes. I practice intuitive painting, and my work explores layers of texture, rhythm and movement as I interpret it in nature. It is my hope that my work will inspire viewers to look more carefully at the world around them, to discover beauty in unexpected places, and to take care of the earth.
SELECT SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS
Jan 5 - Feb 16, 2019
Solo exhibition at Gallery 840 in Allentown, Pennsylvania
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
April 1 - 30, 2019
Featured artist at Art on the Hill gallery in Souderton, Pennsylvania
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Jun 15 - Jul 28, 2019
Juried exhibition at the Banana Factory Arts Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
GALLERIES
GALLERY 840
In-House Artist at Gallery 840 in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Since June 2019
ART ON THE HILL
In-House Artist at Art on the Hill in Souderton, Pennsylvania
Since May 2019
AWARDS AND HONORS
SAUCON CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
June 1, 2019
First Place Cash Award for Awake, 36in x 36in acrylic on canvas
CARBON COUNTY ART LEAGUE
April 14, 2019
Second Place Cash Award in the Category of Painting (Oil, Acrylic) for Waiting for You, 30in x 30in acrylic on canvas
PENNRIDGE GALLERY OF THE ARTS
September 16, 2018
Third Place Cash Award in the Category of Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel) for Poppies in Summer, 36in x 36in acrylic on canvas
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019 - Present
MEMBER, NEW HOPE ART LEAGUE
The New Hope Art League inspires, encourages and empowers artists. The league exists to promote interest in the fine arts within the greater community and awards an art scholarship each spring to a deserving high school graduate who is pursuing a fine art major in college.
2019 - Present
MEMBER, BANANA FACTORY ARTIST COLLECTIVE
The Banana Factory Artist Collective is designed to celebrate and support the creative community by providing networking, professional development and career opportunities for visual artists.
2019 - Present
MEMBER, LEHIGH ART ALLIANCE
The Lehigh Art Alliance supports local artists with exhibition opportunities as well as to offer exposure through their website.