May Member of the Month
Meet Martha-Maria Crespo
Martha-Maria Crespo is originally from Ecuador, South America. A country well known for its artisans and colorful indigenous culture. Martha moved from NJ to NC in 2005, shortly becoming active in the community and currently participates in civic and social events. The arts run red hot in her veins; she uses a variety of mediums; color pencils, markers, crayons, and loves the ease of blending these provide. She expresses her style in a gypsy, colorful and creative manner.
Martha enjoys photography and is proud to have been awarded by Mooresville Arts for her piece entitled “Lying Lilies”-Still Life Photography. She’s also submitted several mixed- media pieces to Mooresville Arts. She has participated in the “Woman Paint Woman” series; abstract show; mini-works display; as well as others.
Martha has also exhibited photography in the Mooresville Public Library ranging from “White World of Wonder”-Mooresville’s Surprise Snow Storm; Welcome to Ecuador-A Journey of Me; and a photo montage to Childhood. Also exhibited were her poetry pieces “A Bouquet of Friends” honoring her special ladies.
She enjoys singing and has informally performed at several venues. She dabbles with jewelry making (beads, wiring, stones} and has taught a jewelry making class at Fuzion Teen Center in town. Her hobbies include hosting social teas with her large assortment of beautiful tea sets. traveling, cooking, antiquing and the arts.
