Martha Brownscombe has an undergraduate and graduate degree in textile design from Michigan State University.  Martha taught weaving and textile design classes in the Department of Human Environment and Design, and then the Art Department at MSU. Martha has been deeply involved in local, state and national institutions as teacher and lecturer. She has won numerous awards for her work. Martha has curated and co-curated a number of textiles exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum over the years She has served on the East Lansing Arts Commission for 10 years.  Martha has also served as a jury for many exhibitions and shows.

Her work most recently revolves around the theme of a woven structure. She has been a weaver and fiber artist for over 40 years, using the idea of a woven structure in a variety of media. She enjoys creating pieces with any number of materials, such as birch bark, steel, horsehair and many others.

She has been experimenting with the combination of encaustics and weaving, creating her own method to create depth and produce an elusive look to the work and incorporating woven materials at various stages. She has also become a printmaker, once again using the woven structure as the base. The challenge of incorporating different materials and media within her work is a core element of her artistic motivations.

For any inquiries, please reach out to marthabrownscombe@gmail.com