About Me

Photo at Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Calle Fortaleza

BIO

One day as I was on my way to my part-time job while in high school in New York City where I was raised, I happen to see a gorgeous hand-painted tuxedo shirt in the window of a boutique shop. As I got closer to the window display, I saw artists inside the shop painting beautiful flowers and faces on the shirts at their work tables. I was mesmerized. I fell in love that very moment with textile design. I was so impressed that it stands as one of my most precious memories. It influenced me and inspired me to be where I am today. I enrolled in a basic course in Textile design. Since then I have been in love with fabric design and fabric painting.

I paint on Burlap fabric with acrylic paints but my true love is dying and painting Silk. Batik, Tie-dye, and Silk Painting are some of my favorite techniques. I consider myself a Silk Artist/Fiber Artist.

I am Certified by the Department of Tourism, Department of Culture, and the Department of Formento of Puerto Rico as a Textile Artist.

I have been fortunate to be part of the outdoor Artisans Market for over 15 years, located at Plaza Darsena, next to Pier One, in Old San Juan. I display and sell my work there several times a week to Tourist that visits from all parts of the world.

Enjoy!

Marina Gutierrez

SilkMari

Video in Spanish click to see it!

( Video en Español)