Mari Mathieu is a New Mexican & Chicana artist born and raised in Santa Fe. She spent her childhood on backroads and open stretches of land, studying the places where clouds gather, disperse, and reshape the light. That sense of scale and movement continues to guide her artistic practice today.

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Her work is rooted in traditional pen and line techniques, a medium she values for its precision and meditative rhythm.This process offers both structure and freedom, allowing her to explore the border between organic softness and intentional organization, to work with mistakes as they arise, and to keep energy moving through her work.

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Mari has shown her pieces in Santa Fe for several years, through multiple solo exhibitions, including NM Cuisine, andNM Landscapes I, II, and III. 

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Her connection to the New Mexico arts community extendsbeyond her own work. She is deeply passionate about artsmanagement, collaborative projects, and building supportivenetworks among artists, galleries, and cultural spaces acrossthe state. That involvement comes from a genuine love of seeing creative work thrive and from the belief that NewMexico’s art communities are strongest when they stay connected.

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She currently resides in her home studio in the SandiaMountains with her wonderful family, amazing animals, andher beloved garden and trails.