Marla E

Marla E was named Seminole County Artist of the Year. The award was presented to Marla E in 2016. Each year, the county selects an individual (performer, visual artist, historian or author) who is a resident of Seminole County and has contributed time and talent for the enrichment of Seminole County.

Marla E’s unique artwork is on display in shows, galleries and private collections around the world. Her popular work often combines unlikely objects, providing an element of surprise. Marla E studied fine art at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, and graduated from The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale.

Her work has been featured in major Florida venues, including Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Osceola Center for the Arts, The Orlando Museum of Art, Casselberry Art House, Casselberry City Hall, Lake Mary City Hall, The Mayor’s Gallery located in Orlando City Hall, Maitland City Hall, and Art Basel Miami.

Marla E’s paintings have appeared in national television ad campaigns, and on TV and movie sets. Her work has been included in American Artwork . Marla E’s Groove Series was purchased as part of the permanent public installation for the CNL Center II building in Orlando, Florida and was included in the CNL documentary.. Art Park Gallery in Rhodes, Greece, accepted Marla E for the International Artists Exhibit. Maitland Art and History center featured Marla E in their prestigious Art 31, in which she unveiled her solar powered sculpture, The Cube, which is now at Mills Gallery in Orlando.