Artist's Bio
Marty Gordon draws on a
diverse artistic background that includes writing, theater, and
printmaking to make his clever collages. A former minister, Gordon now
devotes his spare time to collage making. Blending sophisticated humor
with a comic visual style, he has developed his own unique genre of
collage. Gordon lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Sarah, who
is also an artist and costume designer. He has exhibited his art
nationally and internationally and is featured in the
recent publications Masters: Collage, Modern Vintage Illustration and Kolaj Magazine.
Artist's Statement
At first glance, my art appears lighthearted and comical with clever
wordplay and allusions to comic books. Scratch the surface and you will
find much more. Several years ago, a friend challenged me to use my art
as a sounding board for my thoughts and feelings. Since then, my art has
become a forum for asking questions, inviting debate, and telling
stories. I use it to explore the struggles I have with spirituality,
religious faith, politics, culture and everyday life. In short, looking
at one of my collages is like peeking through a window into another
world – a place where art, humor, faith, tension, and candidness all
harmoniously coexist.
Photo by Craig van den Bosch
Photo by Craig van den Bosch
