Martin Mondrus

    Martin Mondrus has had over twenty solo exhibitions from 1943 to the present. He has exhibited widely in Califor- nia and other areas in the United States. In addition, he has been represented in several group shows in Europe and Asia. His paintings and prints are in many private and public collections including the Downey Art Museum, The Skirball Museum, Gardena High School and the Senior Eye Gallery.

In 1989, Mondrus completed a large mural at Glendale College where he also taught drawing and painting for thirty- four years. In 1964, he initiated and taught a printmaking class at Glendale College. Mondrus has won numerous awards for his work, and in 1989 he was awarded the Service to the Arts award from the Glendale Regional Arts Council. He also received special recognition from the California State Legislature for his contribution to art and teaching. Mondrus is an honorary member of the Pasadena Society of Artists and a member of the Los Angeles Printmaking Society.

Sadly, Martin passed away in 2020. He dedicated his whole life to his art and family. He continued to paint his entire life leaving for us many fine works to enjoy and remember his love and passion for art.