Martha Onderwater

My art is a conversation; the material is my partner. The human body inspires my sculptures, paintings, and drawings. I

strive to portray the abstract qualities of the body within the realm of realism. It is important to have strength and elegance in lines,

to have boldness in shape. The work should speak for itself. The various materials I use interact with and build upon each other.

The quick tempo of drawing and painting allows me the freedom I seek when carving stone. The steadfastness of stone provides

space for contemplation, I forego when drawing or painting. To appreciate and use the advantages of both is the greatest source of my work.