MARTHA
WALLULIS
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Martha
I. Wallulis
is a Multi-Media Artist, Vocalist, and Curator.
Specializing
in Painting, M.Wallulis began her study in Oil and through the
support of her beloved father at the age of twelve. Quickly, she
bridged the gap to becoming a professional artist through private
collectors and portraiture.
Among
the many media on her palette: Oil, Encaustic, and Egg Tempera
Painting, Pastel Drawing, Sculpture, Poetry, and Experimental Media.
Although she primarily works in Oil, M.Wallulis often utilizes
everything and anything that strikes her to create a work of art. She
loves to push the limits, taking art from what is "acceptable"
or conventional and pushing it forward progressively into exciting
territory. Recently, M. Wallulis embarked into an exploration of
abstract conceptual art beginning with her TimeSpace
series: these large paintings explore the viewer’s interactive
relationship to the art via created abstract passageways (within
infinite space-time). For more about this Thesis work, please visit
the PNCA library or Launchpad Gallery.
Having
been born and raised into and within the Greek Orthodox community,
Martha's experience with her culture and faith continue to be of
central and critical importance to her in both her life and her
art. Coexisting with her other interdisciplinary work, Martha is
pursuing a professional scholarship in the Byzantine Arts. Included
in her many travels is a memorable and influencial trip to Rhodes,
Greece, where the artist stayed at an Orthodox monastery and was
given private instruction in Iconography, Byzantine Chant, and
Ancient Greek. Currently, Martha is a professional chanter at Holy
Trinity
Greek
Orthodox Church as well as an active member in community events and
services.
Martha
I. Wallulis has a degree in Liberal Studies from Portland State
University and a BFA in Painting from the Pacific NW College of Art
(PNCA). She is a fine arts consultant, curating alternative spaces,
and works as a private art dealer to help both emerging and
established artists. She enjoys supporting fellow artists and Arts
organizations in an effort to help others realize their dreams,
achieve their goals, build community ties, and promote not only
discourse but collaborative work.
Ms.
Wallulis currently teaches workshops in Byzantine Chant and offers
private lessons in Painting, Encaustic, Drawing, Voice, and other art
forms upon request.
You
may contact the artist directly by email
or phone at 971.255.1385. Inquiries in regards to private lessons,
commissioned works, &/or critique on current works and shows, are
most welcome and appreciated.
Martha Wallulis Bio 9.04.08.docA PDF version is coming soon!