ABOUT MARTA LEON-BONILLA

Marta Leon-Bonilla is a Puerto Rican born artist renowned for her contribution to the visual arts as a photographer, particularly within the context of the Puerto Rican diaspora in New York City during the 1970s and early 1980s.

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She was a pivotal member of the “Comadres” (Godmothers), a collective of women artists. Their work explored themes of identity, culture, womanhood and spirituality, culminating in the 1980 exhibition “Comadres: A Collective Environmental Exhibit by Ten Women Artist” at El Museo del Barrio on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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Through her ART, Marta continues to inspire with her powerful blend of faith and creativity.  Since the 1990s Marta, as a mixed media artist, is known for creating collages that blend various materials to tell stories inspired by verses from the Bible. Her work combines visual elements with spiritual themes, offering a contemporary interpretation of biblical narratives through artistic expression.

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ARTIST'S STATEMENT

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As an artist, I am drawn to exhibiting my work because I believe in the power of visual storytelling. My artwork blends visual imagery with spiritual themes, offering a contemporary interpretation of Biblical narratives through artistic expression. By reimagining sacred scriptures in a modern visual language, I hope to create space for dialogue, faith, reflection, and shared human experience. Exhibiting my work allows me to invite viewers into this layered conversation, where ancient text and contemporary art meet to explore meaning, mystery, and captivation.