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“The call to art is for the health of my body, mind, and spirit.”
Macy Rose Martinez is a scenic artist, muralist, and the founder of Mayro Studios. She currently resides in Seattle, but grew up in Elk Grove, California. Raised alongside three siblings, she draws inspiration for her art from coming from a large family and being one of many. The memory of hand-me-downs is an inspiration for her use of recycled materials when possible. Connecting with her Hispanic heritage as a white-passing individual is an ever-evolving journey and has influenced her on the path of self-definition. She enjoys showcasing emotional form, textural layering, and compositional intent in her artwork. She credits her time at Gage Academy and her instructor Geoff Flack for instilling the mindset of “it takes 10,000 hours to achieve mastery.” Her time in classes at Gage Academy has led her to believe the act of creation is more important than how satisfactory the result is. Mayro Studios aims to encourage people to engage in art not for others, but for themselves. Looking back on her life, Mayro describes art as an inescapable urge. In her introduction to theatre, she found a way to create without the pressure of having all the ideas. Through the consistency of a production schedule and motivation of seeing her work on stage, an appreciation of collaborative art formed. She continued her theatrical work at PCPA, where she gained a love for faux finishing and has been called a “human printer” due to duplication of many scenic design renderings. Her background in theater as a scenic painter built her foundation as an artist and has lent itself to her muralist career. Currently experimenting with stamp work, Mayro Studios has expanded from the human form to muses in nature. Mayro is proud to be a part of the blue-collar art industry. A member of IATSE 488, she is passionate about art accessibility and is a proponent of free art. Coming in 2024, Mayro will post clues on Instagram @macyrosemartinez for a free art drop monthly to give back to the community and inspire creativity. Mayro Studios offers economical prints for sale as well as original pieces. Mayro Studios is available for mural work on a sliding scale, is willing to travel, and is open to collaborations with interested parties. For questions or business inquiries, please fill out the contact form on the left. Peace |