KELP JUNGLE
Coming Soon...
Painting From the Rainforest, Above and Below.
Large oil paintings in process, coming Fall 2025.
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Photo by Lou Mora
In Motion:
Oil Paintings On View at Riviera Beach House
In preparation for a trip to Costa Rica, Marie McKenzie’s newest oil paintings envision the world of kelp as a tropical underwater rainforest, exploring deep shadows and vibrant hues that blur the line between imagination and reality.
These new paintings are featured alongside the works of Marlene Struss in a two-person exhibit at the Riviera Beach House, presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Discover 'In Motion' exhibit at the hotel gallery through October 12th, 2025.
10% of every kelp-inspired art purchase benefits kelp restoration through SeaTrees. Learn more here.
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Meet Marie
Marie McKenzie is an oil painter and sculptor based in Ojai, CA, whose artworks are inspired by the coast. Discovering kelp's vital significance and alarming decline in 2021 shifted her focus from seascapes to underwater visions, ultimately leading her to confront her fears of the ocean through freediving.
This transformative journey inspired her recent paintings. By illuminating the beauty of kelp forests, she strives to foster connection and contribute to their restoration through her partnership with SeaTrees.
Photo by Lou Mora
Walnut oil paintings on sustainably sourced panels or canvas. Coastal minded paintings inspired by kelp and the movement of water.
Archival print editions on Hahnemuhle bamboo textured paper protected by a plant based sleeve. These limited editions are made with sustainability in mind.
