Seagull Flight

Seagull Flight mixed media on canvas MEET THE ARTIST: Martha Jablonski Jones Originally from Edmonton, where I studied Fine Arts at the University of Alberta, I relocated to a live/work studio in east Vancouver and immersed myself in painting the urban landscape. I’ve always loved textures, which are abundant in the aging buildings of the east side. Over the years I showed my acrylic paintings at various venues around Vancouver. Some travelling in Texas opened me up to vintage Americana: old signage, faded billboards, dilapidated historic buildings, all of which found their way into my work. Eventually I relocated to Vancouver Island, resulting in exploration of different inner and outer spaces. “Riverwalk” at the CVAG examined abandoned structures on the Courtenay River; “Downtown” was a big city/ small town miscellany at TOSH in Qualicum. Lately my interest has turned to collage, a medium which offers ample opportunity to play with recycled materials, vintage imagery, and even some Slow Stitch. My affection for things old, worn, and textural, with their faded memories attached, has refreshed itself in a ‘new’ format which I’m finding both challenging and enjoyable. Website: marthajonesart.com Facebook: @martha.j.jones.3