In this episode, I speak with Martha Jackson Jarvis, an acclaimed sculptor whose work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Creative Capital Grant, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and the 2024 DAR Women in the Arts Recognition Award.Born in 1952, Martha grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and now lives in Washington, D.C. She holds a BFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and an MFA from Antioch University, and she has studied mosaic techniques in Ravenna, Italy.Her public and corporate art commissions include projects for the Philip Morris Corporation, Merck Company, Fannie Mae, Washington Metro Transit Authority, and the Spoleto Festival.Martha Jackson Jarvis shares the significance of scale in her work and how it shapes her artistic approach. She shares her ongoing quest for knowledge and the courage required to stand firm as an artist. Martha reflects on her journey, highlighting the importance of making art a central part of her identity.Martha also offers valuable insights on time, urgency, and living in the moment. She emphasizes the necessity of making every day count and actively nurturing one's dreams and goals. You can connect with Martha at https://www.instagram.com/mjjstudio/Why do you listen to this podcast https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqYe7Kp9yTItZY5--I0NP05GAgqDyo-hCyGUrNO13Xj8yp4g/viewform

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