In Motion

Artists Marlene Struss and Marie McKenzie bring together a dynamic fusion of abstract expressionism and environmental inspiration. Struss, a Santa Barbara-based painter with deep roots in California's art scene, creates biomorphic acrylic works influenced by Asian aesthetics. McKenzie, originally from Kansas and now in California, draws on her passion for ocean conservation, crafting vivid underwater-inspired pieces and steam-bent wood sculptures. Together, their work reflects a shared reverence for nature, movement, and form—blending decades of artistic exploration with a commitment to ecological awareness.