About the Artist: Marion Martinez
Over the years, Marion’s “Mixed Tech Media” art has shown in several museum sponsored and invitational shows throughout the US, Canada and Mexico, and over fifty juried group shows. 

Her work appears in various Public Art collections and corporate collections including the collection of the Hispanic Research Center at Arizona State University, the San Juan Community College collection in Farmington, NM, the Northern New Mexico Community College collection in Española, NM, the Permanent Collection at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM and the corporate art collections of the Nokia Corporation, Fidelity Investments and BP Amoco.  Her work has also hung on the New Mexico tree at the White House during the 1999 Christmas season.  

Awards for Marion’s work include “Best of Show” awards, “Juror’s Awards”, a “Director’s Recognition” award, an “Award of Merit” in the Manhattan Arts, 1995 cover art competition, “Honorable Mention” awards and a purchase award.

more information: www.marionmartinez.com

Flaming Heart 
Symbolizes burning passion, love, desire, ardent affection and burning love. It is also a symbol of sacrifice, higher love, grace and mercy.