Martine MacDonald
Artist Statement
My oil paintings focus on the figure, often using myself as the model. However, my work should not be seen as self-portraits. Rather, I hope to capture universal themes found in the real and mystical world of women. I am inspired by literature, mythology, and objects and artifacts found in nature. Influenced by the concept of home and identity, I often use recurring images of birds and nests for their symbolic connotations.
Biography
Martine MacDonald is a Michigan artist producing works in various media, including oil paintings, drawings, and the construction of mixed media pieces.
Martine has experience as a teacher, lecturer, exhibition curator, and former arts columnist for a community paper. In addition, Martine spent close to a decade working in arts administration for a regional non-profit arts organization before returning to the studio in 2009 to pursue her artistic development. Martine serves as adjunct faculty in arts and humanities at Wayne County Community College District.
A graduate of Wayne State University, with a BS in Education and a MA in Studio Art, Martine’s work can be found in galleries, exhibitions, and private and corporate collections.
The Magpies, 2024
Oil on Board, 18" x 24"