Statement

The personal yet universal languages of color, repetition and shape are my inspiration to create.  By carefully coordinating these visual languages I hope to provoke emotions that are not easily expressed in spoken word. I try to find balance and comfort in the chaos and believe my art touches on the human and my own need for visual excitement balanced with stable and grounding rhythms. My techniques include experimenting with the relativity of color and shape and how they influence each other by proximity. I expose color relationships in a layer and reveal method providing peeks in glimmers and slices. I find my way through my process rather than visualizing a finished product. My artwork consists of impressionistic landscapes and abstractions.  I am always inspired by the sense of disorder, yet perfect organization found in the organic. The balance is always there.

 Growing up near New York City in the 1960s and 70s, I was moved by the bold, gestural compositions and spontaneity of the abstract expressionists and modernists which has heavily influenced my work. I arrived at my art career later in life, earning my degree in studio art in my forties. I have enjoyed working in the horticultural field both at Cleveland Botanical Garden and Suncrest Gardens in Peninsula, OH.  I love spending time with my family including two sons and three grandchildren.  

Marti Higgins 2024

Collections  

Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Columbus, OH Hilton Hotel - Columbus, OH Kimpton Hotel Cleveland OH

MetroHealth Glick Tower - Cleveland, OH Kimpton Hotel- Cleveland, OH University – Stanford, CA Southwest General Hospital - Cleveland, OH Cuyahoga County Administration Building - Cleveland, OH Metro Health Hospital - Middleburg Hts., OH Flour Restaurant - Moreland Hills, OH Fairmount Minerals - Chardon, OH Nordson Corporation Cleveland State University Student Center - Cleveland, OH

PNC Bank- Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dayton, Toledo
Dollar Bank - Cleveland, OH
Marriott Hotel- Cleveland, OH
Glidden House - Cleveland, OH
MF Cachet Corporation - Lakewood, OH
Swift Filter - Oakwood, OH.
Fortec Medical- Hudson, OH

Private Collections - Ohio, Washington, Florida, Los Angeles, Missouri, North Carolina, Idaho, Colorado, Minnesota