FEATURED ARTIST AWARD

  UPDATED: August 08, 2008

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MARTY OLSON

RECIPIENT OF THE
LAWRENCE ARTWALK 2008
FEATURED ARTIST AWARD



Our Featured Artist this year is Lawrence, Ks artist Marty Olson, who was selected for this award by fellow Lawrence ArtWalk 2008 artists. His mixed-media work, 'History Scrutinized' (above) appears on ArtWalk promotional materials including the invitational postcard, poster and printed guide map.

A reception is to be held in his honor on Friday, October 24, 7-9pm, at which he will be signing copies of the ArtWalk poster featuring his work. See home page for more details.

Marty is primarily a painter but also works in the mediums of printmaking and drawing. His paintings are a constant exploration into the world of gesture, color and archaeology of the surface, and currently are the direct result of spending two years making monotypes.

Marty has been drawing since he was old enough to hold a pencil and knew then that he wanted to be an artist. He attended Northwest Missouri University from 1970-1972 on an art scholarship and has since pursued his passion for art with shows in Pasadena, CA; Taos, NM; Washington, DC; Tulsa, OK; Durham, NC; as well as numerous exhibits in Lawrence.

Marty has been a frequent donor to local benefits for the Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Humane Society, and Douglas County AIDS Project (featured artist, 2007). His artwork has also appeared on publicity materials for theatrical works and was chosen for the cover of a recently published play, ‘Sonnets for an Old Century,’ by Jose Rivera (screenplay writer for ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’).

More of Marty's work may be seen on his ArtWalk 2008 artist's page.

Congratulations, Marty!