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Introducing Echoes of Yesterday A MARA Art Studio + Gallery exhibition now on view at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Colle...
06/04/2026

Introducing Echoes of Yesterday

A MARA Art Studio + Gallery exhibition now on view at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, featuring the work of 13 artists from our exclusive gallery roster.

Echoes of Yesterday explores memory, history, nostalgia, and the stories that connect us across generations. Through painting, sculpture, and mixed media, each artist offers a unique interpretation of the traces we leave behind and the moments that continue to shape us.

Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, this exhibition provides an opportunity to experience a diverse collection of contemporary artwork beyond the gallery walls.

And with tomorrow being the final First Friday of the season, there is no better time to visit. As you enjoy the downtown art walk, stop into Art Ovation Hotel and discover Echoes of Yesterday—just steps away from the evening’s festivities.

Join us in celebrating the artists, the stories, and the enduring power of art to connect past and present.

📍 Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Sarasota, FL

05/28/2026

ISSUE 18 — Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions

Our exclusive collector catalog for the current exhibition featuring Judy Robertson and Bruce Robertson continues to draw attention from visitors discovering the dialogue between painting and sculpture throughout the gallery.
Issue 18 was created exclusively for collectors acquiring artwork from the exhibition and offers a deeper look into the artists, featured works, and the vision behind Between Us.

If you have not yet experienced the exhibition, this is the perfect time to visit. Spend time with the work, explore the pairings throughout the gallery, and discover why this exhibition has resonated so strongly with collectors and art lovers alike.

Now showing at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Interwoven forms carved from a single block of walnut give Alder Embrace a remarkable sense of movement, connection, and...
05/21/2026

Interwoven forms carved from a single block of walnut give Alder Embrace a remarkable sense of movement, connection, and unity.

Bruce Robertson transforms wood into flowing organic rhythms, allowing each curve and contour to fold seamlessly into the next. The sculpture feels both grounded and alive—an intricate study of tension, balance, and intimacy within form.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions

Bruce Robertson
Alder Embrace, 2025
Walnut
24 x 12 x 12 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

A playful conversation between structure and spontaneity…Judy Robertson’s Bubbles & Blocks from the Ground and Bubbles &...
05/21/2026

A playful conversation between structure and spontaneity…

Judy Robertson’s Bubbles & Blocks from the Ground and Bubbles & Blocks to the Sky explore rhythm, balance, and movement through layered color fields, graphite linework, and geometric abstraction. Though each piece stands confidently on its own, together they create a dynamic visual dialogue—grounded yet uplifting, ordered yet free.

Judy Robertson
Bubbles & Blocks from the Ground, 2026
Bubbles & Blocks to the Sky, 2026
Acrylic and graphite on gallery-wrapped canvas, framed
24 x 24 x 1.5 inches each

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Emerging from raw stone with elegance and quiet strength…The contrast between the rough carved stone and the smooth, ric...
05/19/2026

Emerging from raw stone with elegance and quiet strength…

The contrast between the rough carved stone and the smooth, richly finished wood creates a striking dialogue—nature and transformation existing together within a single form. Robertson’s sculptural language is both modern and timeless, allowing the figure to feel grounded yet deeply expressive.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions, this piece highlights the artist’s ability to merge materiality, balance, and emotion into a powerful contemporary sculpture.

Bruce Robertson
Out of Stone, 2024
Stone and wood
14 x 8 x 8 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Dynamic from every perspective, Hope in the Midst of Chaos by Judy Robertson transforms through each orientation—reveali...
05/16/2026

Dynamic from every perspective, Hope in the Midst of Chaos by Judy Robertson transforms through each orientation—revealing entirely new rhythms, movement, and balance depending on how it is viewed.

Layers of saturated blues, vivid color bands, dripping vertical lines, and expressive mark-making create a visual tension between structure and spontaneity. The work carries an undeniable energy, while moments of softness and openness emerge beneath the surface, embodying the idea that hope can still exist within disorder.

This large-scale statement piece is part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions and beautifully demonstrates Robertson’s fearless approach to color, composition, and abstraction.

Judy Robertson
Hope in the Midst of Chaos, 2026
Acrylic and graphite on gallery-wrapped canvas, framed
60 x 48 x 1.5 inches

Shown here in multiple orientations.
Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Carved with quiet precision, Roots by Bruce Robertson speaks to connection, grounding, and the organic rhythms found in ...
05/15/2026

Carved with quiet precision, Roots by Bruce Robertson speaks to connection, grounding, and the organic rhythms found in nature.

The flowing curves and layered forms give the marble a remarkable softness, transforming solid stone into something that feels alive and continuously unfolding. From every angle, the sculpture reveals new movement and depth—an exploration of growth, foundation, and permanence.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions, this work reflects Robertson’s mastery of balance between strength and fluidity.

Bruce Robertson
Roots, 2024
Marble
12 x 7 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Bold color, layered geometry, and unexpected harmony come together…Through overlapping triangles, collage elements, and ...
05/10/2026

Bold color, layered geometry, and unexpected harmony come together…

Through overlapping triangles, collage elements, and energetic mark-making, the work becomes a playful reflection on coexistence—different voices, shapes, and movements finding balance within the same space. The composition feels spontaneous yet structured, echoing the beauty of contrast working in unison.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions, this piece brings a vibrant contemporary energy to the exhibition while showcasing Robertson’s unmistakable visual language.

Judy Robertson
Somehow We All Get Along, 2026
Acrylic, graphite and collage on cradled board, framed
30 x 24 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

A quiet meditation on identity, connection, and form…Bruce Robertson’s They explores the relationship between presence a...
05/09/2026

A quiet meditation on identity, connection, and form…

Bruce Robertson’s They explores the relationship between presence and absence through smooth, flowing contours carved from alabaster stone. The sculpture’s organic openings and softened edges create shifting perspectives from every angle, inviting viewers into a deeply personal interpretation of the work.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions, this piece reflects Robertson’s ability to transform stone into something intimate, contemplative, and alive with movement.

Bruce Robertson
They, 2024
Alabaster stone
12 x 7 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Playful, joyful, and full of personality…Judy Robertson’s Momma Jean’s Spring Flowers captures the warmth of memory thro...
05/08/2026

Playful, joyful, and full of personality…

Judy Robertson’s Momma Jean’s Spring Flowers captures the warmth of memory through bold color, expressive linework, and a sense of uninhibited spontaneity. Inspired by the feeling that “it is always spring around Momma Jean’s table,” the painting radiates familiarity, celebration, and the comfort of gathering spaces that stay with us long after we leave them.

Part of Between Us: An Intimate Conversation Across Dimensions, this piece brings a vibrant energy to the exhibition while reflecting the artist’s unmistakable visual language.

Judy Robertson
Momma Jean’s Spring Flowers, 2026
“It is always spring around Momma Jean’s table”
Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, framed
36 x 36 x 1.5 inches

Now on view at MARA Art Studio + Gallery
76 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota

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