CV
Education
2016 M.F.A. Sculpture, University of New Mexico, 4.5 GPA "passed with distinction"
2013 B.F.A. Studio Art, Oklahoma State University
2006 B.S. Design, Housing and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University
Workshops
2015 Vestment Casting with Dan Collett, Albuquerque, NM
2011 Steel Drawing Workshop with Jesse Small, Stillwater, OK
Solo Exhibitions
2018 Undercurrents: The Oklahoma Sage, TAC Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2017 Weathering Oklahoma sculpture reveal, National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2016 Weathering Oklahoma, CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
Juried & Group Exhibitions
2021
She Makes Art, Liggett Studio, Tulsa, OK
2019
Home Sweet Oklahoma, Hazel Modella Gallery, Stillwater, OK
2017
Champagne and Chocolate, Living Arts of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma State University Annual Faculty Exhibition, Gardiner Gallery of Art, Stillwater, OK
National Weather Center Biennale, National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2015
Cultivating Craft: 108’s Artist Members, 108|Contemporary, Tulsa, OK
2014
University of New Mexico At First Sight Exhibition, SCA Contemporary Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2013
Oklahoma State University Senior Studio Capstone Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Momentum Tulsa Annual Juried Exhibition, Living Arts, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa’s Young Professionals Next/Now Juried Art Show, Hardesty Arts Center, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma State University Annual Studio Juried Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Momentum OKC Annual Juried Exhibition, 50 Penn Place, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State Artists Society Art Show, Aquarius Bookstore, Kansas City, MO
2012
Speak Out Art Show, Nazarene Student Center, Stillwater, OK
2011
Minor Details, Oklahoma State University Microscopy Lab, Stillwater, OK
Tulsa Community College Juried Student Exhibition, TCC Metro Campus, Tulsa, OK
Honors & Awards
2016
Howard L. Franks Memorial Scholarship, University of New Mexico
Phyllis Muth Scholarship of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico
Rogers Research Project Award, University of New Mexico
2015
Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas Artist Spotlight, University of New Mexico
2013
Best in Show Studio Annual Student Juried Exhibition, Oklahoma State University
Carson Scott Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
J. Jay McVicker Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
Smelser Vallion Endowed Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
2012
Sarah Clark Memorial Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
Collections & Commissions
2018 Paxton Cavin, Luther, OK
2018 Green Country Bud Dispensary, Tulsa, OK
2018 Justine Heard, Paden, OK
2017 Melissa Bruckman, Tulsa, OK
2016 Shane Douglas, Dallas, TX
2015 Maxine Marks, Albuquerque, NM
2013 Dr. Krajicek, Tulsa, OK
2012 & 2015 Sandra Overstreet Phipps, Tulsa, OK
2011 & 2012 Brenda Smith, Tulsa, OK
2009 Colton Williams, Prague, OK
Lectures/Workshops/Juror Opportunities
2019
Curator: 2019 Creative Advocacy Collective Voices Invitational Exhibition, Hazel Modella Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Artist in Residence: Prairie Arts Center Stillwater: Community Stories, Community Murals Workshop Series, Stillwater, OK
Judge: Oklahoma State Fair Live Metal Sculpting Contest, Oklahoma City, OK
2018
College Art Association Presenter: Alternative Careers in the Visual Arts, Los Angeles, California
College Art Association Presenter: Finding Support in an Arts Funding Crisis, Los Angeles, California
Juror: Stillwater Arts Festival, Stillwater, OK
Curator: 2018 Creative Advocacy Addressing Power Juried Exhibition, CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
2017
Artist Lecture: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Artist Lecture: National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2016
Gallery Talk: CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: Guild Cinema, Albuquerque, NM
2015
Welding Safety Workshop: Waterjet Cutting, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas Annual Symposium, University of New Mexico
Museum of Art, Albuquerque, NM
2014
Gallery Talk: SCA Contemporary, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: CHiT CHaT (AIA) event, Bar 46, Tulsa, OK
2013
Gallery Talk: Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Professional Affiliations
2018 Co-Founder, Creative Advocacy
2017 Artist Member, Living Arts of Tulsa
2015-Present Artist Member,108|Contemporary
2015-2016 Treasurer, GAA (Graduate Art Association)
2013-Present Member, TYPros (Tulsa’s Young Professionals)
2012-Present Member, OVAC (Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition)
2012-2014 Member, OSU Artists Association, Stillwater, Oklahoma
2009 Fall Festival Chair, IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
2008 Fall Festival Co-Chair, IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
2005 Vice-President, IFMA (International Facilities Management Association)
2004 Treasurer, IFMA (International Facilities Management Association)
2003-2006 Member, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
Work Experience
March 2021-Present Owner, Artland Studios, LLC, Paden, OK
October 2018 – Present Freelance Weather Artist
August 2017 – May 2018 Visiting Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
January – May 2017 Visiting Artist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
January 2015 – December 2016 Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
February – June 2014 Retail Salesperson, Ziegler’s Catholic Art and Gifts, Tulsa, OK
March 2009 – June 2011 Designer/Project Manager, L&M Office Furniture, Tulsa, OK
June 2006 – March 2009 Junior Designer, McFarland Davies Architects, Tulsa, OK
May – August 2005 Interior Design Intern, TriArch Architecture Design Planning, Tulsa, OK
Bibliography
Lee, Sidney. “Art, Science Meet with ‘Weathering Oklahoma’.” National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition
http://neuac.org/liheap-in-the-news/ (February 16, 2017).
Horne, Kirsten. “Art Made by Weather.” www.kjrh.com (November 7, 2016).
Banzet-Ellis, Gail. "Weathering Oklahoma." Tulsa People. September 2016. Print.
Stotts, Melinda. “Oklahoma Weather Art Project Reflects Artist’s Love of State.” The Oklahoman. 21 March 2016:
5A. Print.
Fullbright, Lori. “Artist Travels to Every Oklahoma County to Complete Unique Sculpture.”
www.newson6.com (March 15, 2016).
108|Contemporary. “Artist Interview: Leslie Anne Martin.” 108contemporary.org (Jan. 4, 2016).
Hays, Shelby. “Update on the Weathering Oklahoma Project: Artist Making Progress on Upcoming
Project.” www.koco.com (Dec. 5, 2015).
Fox23.com.“Oklahoma-native Plans Art Project to Demonstrate Weather Impact.” www.fox23.com
Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas “Artist Spotlight,” Vol.8 October 2015. Print
2016 M.F.A. Sculpture, University of New Mexico, 4.5 GPA "passed with distinction"
2013 B.F.A. Studio Art, Oklahoma State University
2006 B.S. Design, Housing and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University
Workshops
2015 Vestment Casting with Dan Collett, Albuquerque, NM
2011 Steel Drawing Workshop with Jesse Small, Stillwater, OK
Solo Exhibitions
2018 Undercurrents: The Oklahoma Sage, TAC Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2017 Weathering Oklahoma sculpture reveal, National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2016 Weathering Oklahoma, CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
Juried & Group Exhibitions
2021
She Makes Art, Liggett Studio, Tulsa, OK
2019
Home Sweet Oklahoma, Hazel Modella Gallery, Stillwater, OK
2017
Champagne and Chocolate, Living Arts of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma State University Annual Faculty Exhibition, Gardiner Gallery of Art, Stillwater, OK
National Weather Center Biennale, National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2015
Cultivating Craft: 108’s Artist Members, 108|Contemporary, Tulsa, OK
2014
University of New Mexico At First Sight Exhibition, SCA Contemporary Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2013
Oklahoma State University Senior Studio Capstone Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Momentum Tulsa Annual Juried Exhibition, Living Arts, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa’s Young Professionals Next/Now Juried Art Show, Hardesty Arts Center, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma State University Annual Studio Juried Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Momentum OKC Annual Juried Exhibition, 50 Penn Place, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State Artists Society Art Show, Aquarius Bookstore, Kansas City, MO
2012
Speak Out Art Show, Nazarene Student Center, Stillwater, OK
2011
Minor Details, Oklahoma State University Microscopy Lab, Stillwater, OK
Tulsa Community College Juried Student Exhibition, TCC Metro Campus, Tulsa, OK
Honors & Awards
2016
Howard L. Franks Memorial Scholarship, University of New Mexico
Phyllis Muth Scholarship of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico
Rogers Research Project Award, University of New Mexico
2015
Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas Artist Spotlight, University of New Mexico
2013
Best in Show Studio Annual Student Juried Exhibition, Oklahoma State University
Carson Scott Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
J. Jay McVicker Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
Smelser Vallion Endowed Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
2012
Sarah Clark Memorial Scholarship, Oklahoma State University
Collections & Commissions
2018 Paxton Cavin, Luther, OK
2018 Green Country Bud Dispensary, Tulsa, OK
2018 Justine Heard, Paden, OK
2017 Melissa Bruckman, Tulsa, OK
2016 Shane Douglas, Dallas, TX
2015 Maxine Marks, Albuquerque, NM
2013 Dr. Krajicek, Tulsa, OK
2012 & 2015 Sandra Overstreet Phipps, Tulsa, OK
2011 & 2012 Brenda Smith, Tulsa, OK
2009 Colton Williams, Prague, OK
Lectures/Workshops/Juror Opportunities
2019
Curator: 2019 Creative Advocacy Collective Voices Invitational Exhibition, Hazel Modella Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Artist in Residence: Prairie Arts Center Stillwater: Community Stories, Community Murals Workshop Series, Stillwater, OK
Judge: Oklahoma State Fair Live Metal Sculpting Contest, Oklahoma City, OK
2018
College Art Association Presenter: Alternative Careers in the Visual Arts, Los Angeles, California
College Art Association Presenter: Finding Support in an Arts Funding Crisis, Los Angeles, California
Juror: Stillwater Arts Festival, Stillwater, OK
Curator: 2018 Creative Advocacy Addressing Power Juried Exhibition, CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
2017
Artist Lecture: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Artist Lecture: National Weather Center, Norman, OK
2016
Gallery Talk: CFA Downtown Studio, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: Guild Cinema, Albuquerque, NM
2015
Welding Safety Workshop: Waterjet Cutting, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas Annual Symposium, University of New Mexico
Museum of Art, Albuquerque, NM
2014
Gallery Talk: SCA Contemporary, Albuquerque, NM
Artist Lecture: CHiT CHaT (AIA) event, Bar 46, Tulsa, OK
2013
Gallery Talk: Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Professional Affiliations
2018 Co-Founder, Creative Advocacy
2017 Artist Member, Living Arts of Tulsa
2015-Present Artist Member,108|Contemporary
2015-2016 Treasurer, GAA (Graduate Art Association)
2013-Present Member, TYPros (Tulsa’s Young Professionals)
2012-Present Member, OVAC (Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition)
2012-2014 Member, OSU Artists Association, Stillwater, Oklahoma
2009 Fall Festival Chair, IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
2008 Fall Festival Co-Chair, IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
2005 Vice-President, IFMA (International Facilities Management Association)
2004 Treasurer, IFMA (International Facilities Management Association)
2003-2006 Member, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
Work Experience
March 2021-Present Owner, Artland Studios, LLC, Paden, OK
October 2018 – Present Freelance Weather Artist
August 2017 – May 2018 Visiting Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
January – May 2017 Visiting Artist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
January 2015 – December 2016 Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
February – June 2014 Retail Salesperson, Ziegler’s Catholic Art and Gifts, Tulsa, OK
March 2009 – June 2011 Designer/Project Manager, L&M Office Furniture, Tulsa, OK
June 2006 – March 2009 Junior Designer, McFarland Davies Architects, Tulsa, OK
May – August 2005 Interior Design Intern, TriArch Architecture Design Planning, Tulsa, OK
Bibliography
Lee, Sidney. “Art, Science Meet with ‘Weathering Oklahoma’.” National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition
http://neuac.org/liheap-in-the-news/ (February 16, 2017).
Horne, Kirsten. “Art Made by Weather.” www.kjrh.com (November 7, 2016).
Banzet-Ellis, Gail. "Weathering Oklahoma." Tulsa People. September 2016. Print.
Stotts, Melinda. “Oklahoma Weather Art Project Reflects Artist’s Love of State.” The Oklahoman. 21 March 2016:
5A. Print.
Fullbright, Lori. “Artist Travels to Every Oklahoma County to Complete Unique Sculpture.”
www.newson6.com (March 15, 2016).
108|Contemporary. “Artist Interview: Leslie Anne Martin.” 108contemporary.org (Jan. 4, 2016).
Hays, Shelby. “Update on the Weathering Oklahoma Project: Artist Making Progress on Upcoming
Project.” www.koco.com (Dec. 5, 2015).
Fox23.com.“Oklahoma-native Plans Art Project to Demonstrate Weather Impact.” www.fox23.com
Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas “Artist Spotlight,” Vol.8 October 2015. Print
Artist Statement & Bio
"Even with all our technology and the inventions that make modern life so much easier than it once was, it takes just one big natural disaster to wipe all that away and remind us that, here on Earth, we‘re still at the mercy of nature."
~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
A female artist born and raised in tornado alley of rural central Oklahoma, Martin's experiences have shaped her ideas of the earth and permanence. Martin's work explores natural force and opens discussion of beauty from catastrophic events. Simultaneously, she looks inward as to how this information has been absorbed and reflected in her life. Martin believes that after experiencing a traumatic event such as a tornado encounter, the feelings associated with that event remain connected to and become part of the individual. Although she has a deep respect and fear for these natural phenomena, she deeply admires their beauty and sheer strength. Her work examines these conflicting feelings and the terrible beauty that surrounds natural disasters.
Martin earned her MFA in sculpture from the University of New Mexico and her BFA in sculpture and BS in design, housing and merchandising from Oklahoma State University. In 2016, she created a sculpture in collaboration with Oklahomans in all 77 counties. This piece, "Weathering Oklahoma," is available for purchase. It is currently displayed at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
A female artist born and raised in tornado alley of rural central Oklahoma, Martin's experiences have shaped her ideas of the earth and permanence. Martin's work explores natural force and opens discussion of beauty from catastrophic events. Simultaneously, she looks inward as to how this information has been absorbed and reflected in her life. Martin believes that after experiencing a traumatic event such as a tornado encounter, the feelings associated with that event remain connected to and become part of the individual. Although she has a deep respect and fear for these natural phenomena, she deeply admires their beauty and sheer strength. Her work examines these conflicting feelings and the terrible beauty that surrounds natural disasters.
Martin earned her MFA in sculpture from the University of New Mexico and her BFA in sculpture and BS in design, housing and merchandising from Oklahoma State University. In 2016, she created a sculpture in collaboration with Oklahomans in all 77 counties. This piece, "Weathering Oklahoma," is available for purchase. It is currently displayed at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.