Art Opening Reception: Friday, May 9, 2025 / 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ 12 Vassar Street

Mari Keeler Cornwall – Portraiture Artist

Mari Keeler Cornwell is a classically trained artist from Caracas, Venezuela who draws inspiration from her vibrant homeland and the remarkable women in her life. Growing up surrounded by strong female figures, Mari was mentored by her artist aunt who helped her hone her artistic skills and the resilience of her grandmother, Venezuela’s first female aviator, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for the strength and power of womanhood. After earning her BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design in 2001, she explored a career in advertising while continuing to showcase her art in New York City exhibitions. “My journey as an artist is a constant exploration of the connection between color, pattern, and emotion with a goal to enrich the tradition of portraiture,” Mari conveys. “By infusing intensity into depictions of women, I use pigments and textures to breathe life into my subjects that celebrate their resilience, brilliance, and individuality.”