Marilyn Salomon

Marilyn is a batik artist whose work is known for its intricate detail. Using the ancient, traditional Indonesian process of drawing with hot wax then dyeing the fabric, she creates her batiks. Each piece contains from ten to twenty-five separate dye baths and sometimes more. Her love of “western life” and Native American traditions led her to move to the Tonto National forest in Arizona with her husband, Chuck. Through her friendship and experiences with Native Americans, she is able to depict their traditions on a more intimate level in her artwork. In 1965, she graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. She traveled to Israel in 1970, where she studied with prominent batik teacher, Miriam Ariav. 

A recipient of many awards, including first place in the 2006 Phippen Museum show, Marilyn has lectured and led workshops at universities, museums and conferences all over the world. She has been an invitational artist for the Peppertree Rranch Art Show in Santa Ynez California, as well as the World Batik Conference in Boston. Marilyn has had several museum shows and also served as co-curator. Marilyn was selected for the special Millennium edition of Who’s Who in American Women, as well as Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in the World. Her work is published in “Batiks for Artists and Quilters,” and can be found in private, corporate and government collections worldwide.

You can find Marilyn at home, e-mail or on her website.

256 W Homestead Lane, Payson, AZ 85541

(928) 478-4840

E-Mail    marilyn@batiksbymarilyn.com

               www.batiksbymarilyn.com