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Marta Wiley's art is as colorful, captivating, and
varied as the artist herself. Born in Mexico City,
Ms. Wiley is of European, Mexican, and
Cherokee descent. She received her formal
training at Otis Parsons School of Design.
As a child, young Marta exhibited a wild streak
that her grandmother, also an artist, helped
channel into the fine arts. Marta credits her
grandmother with teaching her everything she
knows about painting. Time and maturity have
not stilled the childhood energy and wonderful
spirit of this artist. Her artistic passions run as
deeply and soulfully as her dignified figurative
creations.
The inspiration for Ms. Wiley's work springs from
a variety of places—from the mystical and
mythological experimental films of Maya Daren,
to the far-reaching expanses of Carlos
Castenada's writing, to meditation and self-
imposed discipline. These inspirations are all
evidenced through her art—the dreamlike and
alluring figuratives, the romantic and fantastical
quality of her settings, the bold texturing and
decisive detailing. These all converge to
produce imagery that is as seductive as it is
contemplative. Additional influences are the
work and technique of John Singer Sargent,
Edvard Munch, and Käthe Kollwitz.
Now working and residing in the Southwest, Ms.
Wiley is involved with a variety of personal
interests in addition to her artwork, including her
intense concern for the environment and
her music.
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