About
Andrea Martens is a visual artist living and working in southwest Colorado. She received her MFA in printmaking from Colorado State University, and received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in studio art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Virginia Tech with minors in art and biology.
Martens has been a member of the Boston Printmakers since 2008. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and most recently her work was included in exhibitions at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT and Space Gallery in Denver, CO. Her work was also included in Douro, Portugal’s Global Print V & the 11th International Printmaking Biennial, and the Conexiones/Connections Printmaking Exhibition in Havana, Cuba. She has received several grants at the state and college level and has done artist residencies in New Zealand, Venice, Italy, & Vermont, USA.
In her most recent body of work Martens continues her exploration of mixed media printmaking. In this work she furthers her investigation of our human footprint and its impact on our world. Slowing down, responding to process, and being open to alternate outcomes are important to Martens in her work.