Oola Mar

My work is an exploration of color, form, and personal narrative - an abstract realism that bridges the gap between the inner world of personal experience and the outer world of social and cultural dynamics. Through vivid, expressive colors and figurative elements, I paint stories that reflect both the intimate moments of my own life and the complex, often chaotic world around me.
I am drawn to the intersections where abstraction meets representation, where the personal becomes universal. My figures, though often fragmented or distorted, are grounded in emotional truths and reflections of the human condition. They are not just portraits or scenes; they are windows into my own journey, each piece a snapshot of the moment, shaped by my interactions, thoughts, and observations.
The colorful compositions speak to the vibrancy of life, yet also its underlying tensions. With each brushstroke, I try to capture fleeting emotions, relationships, and social dynamics that influence my daily existence. There is an urgency in my work - a desire to communicate the complexities of our modern lives in a way that feels both personal and relatable, abstract yet real.
My art is my response to the world: a space where personal narrative and the collec...

San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco State University

2025 - Marin Society of Artists - Winter
2023- Marin Society of Artists show- Abstractions Honerable Mention
2020- Petaluma Art in the Park Online Show
2020- Crazy for Art - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2020 - Oola Mar Landscapes - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2019 - California Mind - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2019 - Elements - National Juried Show, Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2018 - Members Juried Annual Show - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2017 - Holiday Show - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2017 - Members Juried Annual Show - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2017 - Poetry and Art - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2017 - Down on the Corner, juried show - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2016 - Introspection juried show - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2016 - Summer Waters - Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2016 - Splish Splash, Marin Society of Artists Gallery
2013 - Juried Show, Alexandria Museum of Art, Louisiana
2010 - Figuratively Speaking, Elsewhere Gallery
2009 - Juried Show, Falkirk Cultural Center
2006 - Juried Show, Journeys, Sebastopol Art Center
2006 - Juried Show, Drawings in Black & White,
Artworks Downtown
2005 - Juried Show, Falkirk Cultural Center
2005 Exhibition, East Bay Women A...