Maria Porges

Maria Porges (born 1954[1] in Oakland, California, USA[2]) is an American visual artist and writer living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Maria Porges
Born1954 (age 66–67)
NationalityAmerican
EducationYale, B.A. Art
Alma materUniversity of Chicago, M.F.A.
Spouse(s)William McMahon
Websitehttps://mariaporges.com/

Her artwork, drawing and three-dimensional works in a variety of media has been exhibited nationally in solo shows and group exhibitions. The work often focuses on the complex relationship of text and image.

She is a 1992 recipient of a Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary - SECA Art Award. She has twice been an Artist In Residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts.

She is an associate professor at the California College of the Arts.[3]

Collections

Porges’ works are included in the permanent collections of public institutions, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.[1]

Writing and Publications

Porges' writing has been published in Artforum.

References
  1. "SFMOMA Artists: Maria Porges". SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  2. Morris, Elise. "Maria Porges \\ Studio Visit". The Studio Work. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  3. "Art Practical". Art Practical. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
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