About the artist
Meet
Marietta Solomon
I’m a worldwide artist, both illustrator and painter, who is always looking for new ways to express myself.
I enjoy the idea that form isn’t required for function, but function and form must coexist. If a viewer takes a few moments to look at and think about a piece I’ve created, I’ve done my job well.
Explore Her Art →Artist statement
Art ranges from abstract and figurative work to still life, portraiture, and illustration. Art would not exist if it did not have the potential to materialize an idea or concept.
My art is a never-ending quest for the most effective means of expressing the ideas I have about myself and the world in which I live. I’m not bound by any one medium, style, or notion. My ideas and inspirations constantly shift.
Each piece I make is both a continuation of where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned in the past, as well as a foreshadowing of where I’m heading in the future. Painting and figurative drawing are just a few of the conventional art techniques that can be observed in my work. I paint from all aspects of life, whether political, spiritual, or personal.
Background &
education
Marietta is a Virginia native who has been a professional artist since 1983 and currently resides in Austell, Georgia.
She attended Norfolk State University and received her bachelor’s degree from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Additionally, she studied under the late great artist Urself Rasheed and is a member of the Atlanta Artists Club and African Americans for the Arts (AAFTA).
Paintings &
public murals
Marietta uses her God-given talent to create beautiful oil paintings, murals, and pencil drawings. She has created murals throughout the city of Atlanta for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and the Historical Odd Fellows Building (Sweet Auburn), among others, as well as for Super Bowl 2020.
Exhibitions &
teaching
Marietta is also credited for exhibiting her work throughout Atlanta. Her works have been displayed at:
- Hammonds House
- Art Exchange
- Southwest Art Center
- Atlanta Public Library
- Atlanta Artists Club
- Underground Atlanta
- Historical Odd Fellows Building
- MARTA Rail Station
- Westin Hotel
- Art Space International
She also teaches art at all levels, including afterschool programs, workshops, and private tutoring.
Art by Marietta
Her company, ARTBYMARIETTASOLOMON.COM, is the source for Urban Fine Art, Illustration, and Modern Art, featuring original oil canvas paintings and limited reproductions.
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