Like hypnotic stained glass windows, Marty Maehr’s beautiful abstract paintings seem etched with light and energy. Configurations of colorful shapes, usually outlined in black, are puzzled together to form sprawling landscapes including plants, animals and architecture. With a keen sense for composition, Maehr’s creative process produces a wonderful feeling of movement as the line work flows together and shimmering, multicolored shapes converge in an orchestra of brilliant hues. In both content and style, Maehr’s art is instantly accessible to people from all walks of life. “My only goal as an artist is to develop naturally and in a genuine way,” he explains. “If nothing else, I'd like my artwork to be honest and sincere.”

Drawing inspiration from such titans of literature as Plato, Nietzche and Emerson, Maehr’s artwork celebrates the exquisite moments of life and its ever-present connection to nature. Maehr’s career in the arts continues to develop as he has recently acquired gallery representation in New York. Maehr lives and works in Ann Arbor, Michigan.