Hello,
I’m Marta!
I am an enthusiastic and creative Artist from Madrid, immigrated to Detroit, USA 10 years ago. I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Facultad de Bellas Artes, specialized in Graphic Design and Fine Art, from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. I worked in Spain for 15 years as an Artist specialized in the Fine art of Portraits, and have served as the Art Director at various Prestigious Publishing Companies. I have presented solo art shows in my 2nd year of Fine ART College. I am interested in portraying human anatomy characteristics that define the soul. My process of work is: Interviewing, conversating with the subject, and capturing human expressions with my camera, constructing their facial anatomy through their emotions.
“Marta Carvajal does not only capture the essence and spirit of the individuals’ soul; she paints with a beautiful eye for anthropological portraits. Marta’s works depict her relentless passion for creating art every day. Marta is a Phenomenon. Her work has a significant presence in the art community that others desire her to be personally commissioned for various personal projects. Marta’s compelling work includes a wide range of subject matters; from tribal women and children, wildlife, and iconic figures, Motown legendary artists, human life subjects among others. In addition, Marta continues to create unique custom 3d collage effect portraits for individuals and families, a craft she developed and has mastered portraits for over 30 years. Marta’s visual art painting canvas visual storyteller style is cutting edge and is the new wave for this generation that incorporates traditional and digital. She explores history to create her rare artistic documentary Artwork, which also teaches the present and future generation about the Human rights of great leaders and notable persons and their legacy.”
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I share my artistic passion, inspiration, and vision that pushes the boundaries of art that explores the metaphysics of humanity. What techniques do you use? What artists or life experiences have influenced your work? You may describe your work overall, or a specific series of work. I am fascinated with African American History. My passion for those who fought to create a better world in their lifetime motivates my art. I created a series of visual documentary artwork, that depicts and narrates the life journey of the subject; with the main portrait in the center painted with fine art materials using acrylic, oil, and pencil. Their background has a collage of documents and pictures that embodies their life that presents a historic narrative. All the piece is covered by thick resin that seals and blends the Artwork. The style recently has attracted prominent persons and organizations. I was influenced by my grandmother’s artwork and collages as a young person with pictures from our large family.”
MEMORIES CAPTURED THROUGH THE YEARS…
ART SHOWS
⦁ February 2021 Art of Courage Black Lives Matter 360 Exhibition, City Hall Artspace, Dearborn, Mi
⦁ January 2021 Keeper of The Word Foundation's Commissioned 4 art pieces for Alex Haley 100 Anniversary, curator Gregory J Reed. Detroit, Mi.
⦁ December 2020 Displayed the 12x12 DFABC Panel with 60 artist piece Kayrod Gallery, Detroit Mi.
⦁ November 2020 DETROIT SOCIETY OF WOMEN PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS, Exhibition Resilience, piece selected: Sarah Forbes Resilience at the Kayrod Gallery, Detroit Mi.
⦁ November 2020 Holidays Art Show at DAM (Detroit Artist Market), Detroit, Mi
⦁ November 2020 Piquette Fall Art Fair at Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Detroit, Mi
⦁ Sept 2020 Collective Outdoors Show “Peace and Justice” at IRWIN HOUSE DETROIT, Detroit, Mi
⦁ Agosto 2020 Collective Show “Grandma” at Hannan Center, Detroit, Mi
⦁ April 2020 Collective show by Fenton Art Council at the Gallery “Cause and effect” in Fenton Mi.
⦁ March 2020 Women Show at *Norwest Gallery of the Arts* Detroit, Mi
⦁ March 2020 Women Show at *Andy Art Center* Detroit, mi
⦁ January 2020 Jos Gallery Is representing me since January 2020, they have Original and Prints of my work. Detroit Mi.
⦁ December 2019 the Anton Center Honorable Mention at the Michigan Annual XLVII fine art competition with “Spanish Dancer”. Mont Clements Mi
⦁ November 2019 Art show at Historic black bottom Gallery at Detroit.
⦁ December 2019 Art show Salon at Shri Mansion At Palmer Woods, Detroit
⦁ January 2019, Show and Tell every Monday as a Member of Detroit Fine Art Breakfast Club.
⦁ 2017 MBT Monroe Bank & Trust; 1500 N. Custer Road. Monroe, Mi.
⦁ 2016 Monroe Community Mental Health. 1001 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, Mi.
⦁ 2015 Carleton Branch Library. 1444 Kent Street Carleton, Mi.
⦁ 2014 La-Z-Boy furniture, 1284 North Telegraph Road Monroe, MI
⦁ 2011 HUMANIZANDO. Solo art Show at Museo de Pedrezuela, Plaza de la Constitución, 1. Pedrezuela, Madrid. Spain
⦁ 2011 HUMANIZANDO. Solo art Show at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Carretera de Castilla, Km.2, 28040, Madrid, Spain
⦁1993 PECES. Solo art Show at Centro commercial Santa Monica. Rivas. Madrid. Spain
⦁ 1990 Solo art Show at Moraleja Golf Club. Paseo de la Marquesa Viuda de Aldama, 50, Madrid. Spain
⦁ 1989 Solo art Show at SQUASH ABASCAL. Jose Abascal, 46. Madrid. Spain
⦁1982 3rd Award Bankia Art Competition, Madrid, Spain