Maralynn Maltz is a mosaic artist. About 10 years ago, Maralynn and her young daughter took a “mommy and me” clay class through the Salem Art Association and that is when mosaics entered her life. Determined to make a 7’ x 5’ broken china mosaic mirror frame, even though the class had been cancelled, Maralynn spent 6 months researching in the library and talking to other mosaic and tile artists. She embarked upon her first piece titled “Aunty Mayo’s China Closet.”Hooked on mosaics, Maralynn incorporates her love for quilts into many of her designs and each mosaic is unique in materials and methodology. Each piece, be it a fireplace surround, mirror frame, table top, floating balls, or a simple pot tells it own story about the materials, color, and purpose.
Maralynn does commissioned projects and loves the personal interaction with clients. Maralynn has shown her work in many art shows in the Northwest. She is a consignment artist with Currents Gallery in McMinnville, and she teaches mosaic classes in her home studio and gallery studios. She will be a guest artist at ORA's Celebration of Art on October 24, 2010.
Maralynn has a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and a M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Her private sector work is in research, banking, marketing, funds development, and project management. Maralynn, her husband, and daughter reside in Salem, Oregon.
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