About the Artist
Meet Grace Martin Franklin

​Grace is an abstract artist from North Carolina, based in Raleigh. She primarily works in acrylic paint to break down natural forms into compositions defined by line, shape, and color. Her paintings express memories and experiences, connecting them to create scenes and objects that resonate with others' memories and emotions. She focuses on the smooth application of layers with a variety of finishes, adding depth and distinct layers to each piece.

​Grace Martin attended Meredith College where she earned a degree in Interior Design and Studio Art followed by a K-12 teaching license in visual art. Grace currently teaches at Longleaf School of the Arts where she imparts her passion for creative exploration to aspiring artists.  
Artist Statement
My work is a personal reflection of how I perceive and remember the world around me. I resist viewing the world through a camera lens, so memory plays a huge role in my work. I often find myself drawn to the individual components of an object or scene—the lines, the colors—before fully perceiving it as a whole. This process of breaking things down and reassembling them helps me create pieces that feel personal and true to my perspective of the world. 

As both an artist and a teacher, I balance the roles of a patient leader and a restless creative. While teaching draws me to order and structure, my art thrives in chaos, reflecting my constant movement and restlessness. This energy fuels ongoing exploration and experimentation, allowing me to understand the rules while always embracing change in my creative process.
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​Art Shows

Grace's work is currently displayed in various studios and businesses in North Carolina including The North Carolina Museum of Art Museum Store and Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh as well as Hart & Hill Interiors in Wilmington, NC. She is an artist member at Artspace and participates in various showings and fairs in Raleigh.

Grace donates work to charities each year including: Pips Rescue, Dress for Success, Arts Together, Band Together and other charities in NC. 
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