P R E S S + R E V I E W S

Phil Lederer

The MARA Art Studio + Gallery is celebrating the work of Puerto Rican artist Julia Rivera through a special exhibition of paintings and sculpture, currently on display in the Palm Avenue gallery. Entitled Small Talk, the show highlights both the warm and whimsical side of the New York-based artist, as well as the pointedly political, where art meets activism and Rivera clearly has more to say than small talk.

Phil Lederer

An Anchor for the Arts

Making the shift from Rosemary to Palm, MARA Art Studio and Gallery winnows its roster just a bit, with artist/owner Mara Torres carefully curating a select list of professional artists exclusive to the gallery.

Photo by Jola Bremer for Evoke Headshot Studio.

Artist and gallerist Mara Torres González recently relocated MARA Art Studio + Gallery from the Rosemary District to Palm Avenue—a corridor long known for its prestigious galleries. “Our relocation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for MARA Art Studio + Gallery,” says Torres González.

Marty Fugate

“Going back to square one” implies hitting the reset button. The “Square One” exhibition at MARA Art Studio + Gallery lives up to its name.

It’s the gallery’s first show in its new Palm Avenue location. For artist and gallery owner Mara Torres González, it’s definitely a fresh start.

Monica Roman Gagnier

Artist and gallerist Mara Torres González liked her old space that she opened in Sarasota's Rosemary District in 2020, but there wasn't enough foot traffic in the up-and-coming area for her tastes. She's glad she moved to a block that is coming back to life as downtown's gallery row.

Mara Torres González to speak about her visual art book.

“The merciless winds not only uprooted trees, it uprooted life as we knew it.”

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane María made landfall in Puerto Rico, while Puerto Ricans were still coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Marty Fugate

There are seven colors in the rainbow – and far more colors in the visible spectrum. Researchers estimate that the human eye can see approximately one million hues. That’s a whole lot of eye candy – but color can also be a crutch. How far can visual artists go without it?

Marty Fugate

HowI has been a Florida-based artist since 2008. MARA Art Studio + Gallery is showcasing her work in its “Intersections” exhibition. The show comprises three series of Howl’s paintings from yesterday and today. One series revealed her latest artistic direction; the others illustrated where she's coming from and where she started.

Halo Arts Project and MARA Art Studio + Gallery in Sarasota, FL, present a compelling new exhibit, Justified + Ancient, which will be open to the general public at MARA Art Studio + Gallery from November 1 through November 17, 2022.

Justified + Ancient pairs 16 accomplished contemporary artists with 16 ancient artifacts from a range of 3000 BC to the 19th century, challenging artists to redesign and reimagine the works through their own representation.

Conversations with Mara Torres Gonzalez

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mara Torres Gonzalez. Them and their team share their story with us below: Mara Torres González is an artist born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, currently living in Sarasota, Florida. Mara has expressed her creativity since her early childhood…

Inspired. Art is my Medium.

Mara Torres González, a modern contemporary artist born and raised in Puerto Rico, has opened her own studio in the heart of Sarasota’s Rosemary District. Mara’s work ranges from fine art to unique functional art including tables, trays, decorative pillows, and more…

May is National Photography Month, and Mara Torres, the owner of the MARA Art Studio + Gallery in the Rosemary District, thought there would be no better way to recognize the artform than with a photography-focused exhibition. The work of eight photographers of varying styles and backgrounds from Florida and Puerto Rico is on display as part of the “THROUGH THE LENS… perspectives”.

Mara Torres Gonzalez invites you to gaze upon her work and take in the full measure of her achievements. "Duality" will feature large scale and mixed media works, and the exhibit will open with a 90-minute reception featuring pianist Alan Wasserman.

The Rosemary District showcased its many artists and creations at the Rosemary Ramble on Thursday, Nov. 19. The new event featured local artists putting their various creations on display.