"Departures" (2019) Born in Houston, Texas in 1951, Mary McCleary’s legacy goes back to 1838. It begins with a captain in the Texas Rangers who eventually became a pastor. A descendent of individuals who held a deep appreciation for artistry and craftsmanship, McCleary builds compelling collage images out of diverse materials such as painted paper, sticks
"Cradle with Bedrock." Dimensions variable. Materials: river stones, found crochet, antique cradle, glass spheres. 2020 Marianne Lettieri is known for her mixed media works that incorporate artifacts once central to daily rituals and work routines. The resulting compositions explore the human experience. The artist values the narratives of the past that these objects
IFAF artist Marianne Lettieri has been awarded the Sillicon Valley SV Laureate Award. The award is given by the SV Creates organization to acknowledge achievement in the arts and community involvement that culturally enriches Silicon Valley. Lettieri teaches workshops at the Community School for Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountainview, California. Lettieri, a mixed
