Of Columbian-American heritage, America is renowned for her robust works using form and figure. Inspired by mid-century masters deconstructing the figure, she uses concentrated line and flat color to create colossal, vibrant subjects appearing to barely be contained by the canvas. There is a joy and exuberance in their expression, "a universal truth" in their gesture. She moves instinctively across her canvases and fine papers with a sure brush. America's titles are a poetry unto themselves, and share her lovely fables of hope and humanity. She has devised a unique style of new modernity while incorporating lessons from indigenous cultures - her own Columbian roots an important component. Represented across the country and internationally collected, Martin continues to impress audiences with her exciting work.

Wally Workman Gallery
1202 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512.472.7428
www.wallyworkmangalllery.com

The picnic basket, full of intended things
The wine, the pears, and cheese it brings
A table cloth to lay upon the ground
In nature's beauty, our peace is found

We ran and climbed and swam with glee
Laughed and napped under the shade of a tree
But then we woke and went inside
To make dinner, the picnic basket set aside

Forgetting about the pears and cheese
Left for the ants and birds with ease
But tomorrow's chores can wait
For today, we enjoyed a perfect date

Agreeing it was the best picnic yet
In nature's embrace, our worries forget
The picnic basket may be left behind
But memories of this day will forever bind.