As an abstract painter, watercolor, water and handmade paper are the perfect medium to
express her passion for color in its purest form as well as luminosity. An intriguing element of
nature is almost always explored and becomes a point of departure for her work.

The thick, flax-like quality of the paper utilized in the watercolors allows for the dynamic
interplay between paint and paper and is crucial to the outcome of the work. Once the paint is
applied to the wet, textured paper, the colors begin to take on a form of their own. She works
directly on the paper without sketching and maintains control over the flow of water and
pigment, relishing the darker edged watermarks that develop as textural counterpoints. It is the
Zen of watercolor that enlightens and inspires her.

Marilyn Green has been painting for many years and returned to University as a mature student
having completed a BFA at Concordia University (1988). She has since participated in many
group and solo exhibitions including Galerie Schorer, Montreal and John B. Aird Gallery,
Toronto.

Art Education

1988 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concordia University. Montreal, Canada.