Martha Phillips
Contemporary Realism in Watercolor,Acrylic and Mosaics
Arlington Virginia

Martha Phillips

4201 31^st ST South, #816● Arlington, Virginia 22206 ● 703-931-0008 ● marthaephillips@comcast.net

An ordained minister, Martha Phillips brings knowledge, self-understanding, and her sense of intimacy with the divine to her paintings and mosaics.  Her life experiences, including her work in, mental health, and theology, have created the foundation of her expression as an artist. 

 Exhibits

Ciel Gallery, "Contemporary Mosaic Art" Charlotte,NC (2008)

John Leland Center for Theological Studies, "Temptation of Christ" Arlington, VA (2008)

Convergence, "Religious Paintings" Arlington,VA (2008)

Crystal City Business Improvement District, "Crystal Flight" Arlington, VA (2008)

Convergence, Commissioned Worship Banners, Alexandria, VA (2008)

Washington Theological Consortium, "Body of Christ" Richmond, VA (2007)

AlteredEsthetics, "Art of Sacrifice" Minneapolis, MN (2007)

MOCA  DC  "Artist & War,"  Washington, DC (June 2007)

Rawls Museum Arts, National Exhibit, Courtland, VA (June 2007)

Solo Exhibit, "Recent Watercolors" John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Arlington, VA (Winter 2007)

Mural, "Noah and the Ark" Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Arlington,VA (2006)

Solo Exhibit, "Riotous Color" Yellowbarn Studio, Glen Echo, Maryland (2005)

Solo Exhibit, "Paintings and Picassiette Mosaics"  John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Arlington, VA (2005)

Kathryn Ewing Gallery, "Birdhouses" Washington, DC (2005)

Solo Exhibit, "Recent Paintings", TKC Communications, Rosslyn, Virginia (2004)

Solo Exhibit "Colorscapes", Arlington Central Library, Arlington, Virginia (2004)

7^th Annual Juried Competition, Gallery West, Alexandria, Virginia (2004)

Two Worship Banners, "Sacred Dancers" and "The Spirit", Seekers Church, Washington, DC (2003)

Solo exhibit, "Color All Around", Borders Bookstore, Pentagon Center, Arlington, Virginia (1996)

Private Collections

Ms. Phillips is also represented in several private collections

Education

 Studied Figurative Art and Watercolor: Private Instructor,  Anna Demovidova: Russian born Washington DC Artist (2003-2007)

Classes and Workshops at The Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Art League, Alexandria, Virginia (2003-2004)

Foundation  Art  Classes, Northern Virginia Community College (1988-2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of the State of New York, Albany (1983)

M.Div, John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Arlington, Virginia (2002)

Grants

Growing Edge Fund, Seekers, Washington, DC  (2004)

Residencies

Sodus Art Bank, Sodus,NY(Fall2008)

Convergences (A Community of Faith dedicated to the arts), Alexandria, VA (Fall 2007)