With a BFA in Fibers from Wayne State University, Marianne is originally from Detroit, and has lived in New Mexico since 2011. She currently resides in Albuquerque, where she maintains a studio at the Harwood Art Center. Her multidisciplinary practice spans fiber, porcelain, glass, and metal. Recent exhibitions in 2026 include her installation “Between Heaven and Earth" at the New Mexico Museum of Art – Vladem Contemporary, and Intersection: Color and Form at the New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda Gallery.
 

Statement

My work is shaped by grief, healing, and renewal, and by the search for meaning through times of change. Guided by close attention to material, the rhythms of the natural world, and an awareness of interconnectedness, I am drawn to the sacred within everyday life and to the ways we connect to something larger than ourselves. Working with textiles, porcelain, and glass, I create objects and immersive installations that reflect qualities of fragility, structure, and resilience, inviting contemplation of the delicate balance between holding on and letting go.