MARIAN OSHER

About the Artist

Marian Osher, a painter and printmaker, born in Philadelphia, has lived most of her life in Maryland. She enjoys working in her studios in Maryland and near the Delaware seashore. She received her BA (University of Maryland) and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking (George Washington University). She has had twenty-nine solo shows. Her artwork has been shown in numerous group exhibitions in the U.S., and in international shows in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Germany, India, and Italy. Osher is included in the Green Art Guide and the Women Environmental Artist’s Directory. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the Museum of Modern Art (Buenos Aires, Argentina), among others.  Osher is also a private art instructor and consultant.

Artist's Statement

Today, whether figurative or more abstract, I enjoy experimenting with printmaking, mixed-media and painting, using water-soluble environmentally friendly media. I listen to music to enhance the process of letting go which leads me to intuitive color choices. My artwork celebrates diversity in nature and in humanity. I usually work thematically on a body of artwork that provides new insights and opportunities for personal growth. I feel that art has helped me to become a more spiritual person. I am also grateful that art strengthens my appreciation for the infinite variety of colors and textures in our world. Making art enriches my life by pushing me to experiment, to take risks, and to have fun.