Contemporary artist Marsha Glazière uses her artistic talents to honor and advocate for Human Rights.
RBG Torchbearer is Marsha Glazière’s tribute to public figure Ruth Bader Ginsburg whom she admired and respected for her relentless pursuit for gender equality and women’s rights that sought justice for all with strength and integrity. Glazière felt the Statue of Liberty which depicts the Roman Goddess Libertas ideal for her many accomplishments and character.…
Despite contracting polio at six, the agony of spina bifida and her near-fatal car accident, Frida Kahlo never saw herself as a victim. While she could have easily adopted a negative mindset, she instead transformed her harsh realities into a passion of expression through art and a conviction of her self-identity that often challenged…
My painting references and honors the Hopi Nation. It also pays homage to Judith Jamison, former principle dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. I have been fortunate enough to see her dance several times. Dimensions 48″w x 48″h MediumAcrylic mixed media on canvas.
The “Finish Line” is an exceptional display of Marsha Glazière’s talent as both a sculptor and painter. It honors women everywhere who have risen above any form of civil, social, or cultural oppression. It celebrates the determination, beauty, and courage of women who have succeeded in achieving personal victory. In particular, the artwork celebrates equal…
Metamorphosis….Bound came about as a result of my outrage at the abhorrent ritual of female genital mutilation of young girls—still practiced in some African, Asian and Middle East countries. The concept is rooted in an attempt to control women’s sexuality, thereby preventing their full unobstructed metamorphosis and full equality as they mature into womanhood. Dimensions72″ w x…
HUMAN TAPESTRY is visual prospect for international peace and the continuation of life on our shared planet. The eleven female figures represent various countries and political ideologies. Each is draped in her own flag, her own nationalism, seemingly separate and distinct from that of any other country. While each flag is a symbol of a…
