Mara Celina Caoile

Mara's work captures the intimate terrain of everyday landscapes and familiar scenes. Her drawings and paintings seek to evoke feelings of nostalgia and yearning, distilling ordinary moments into poignant reflections of stillness and the ephemeral quality of life. Through the motifs of nature and seasons, each piece creates a visual narrative that resonates with personal and collective experiences. Mara works under her artistic pseudonym, marcelcao, which is an abbreviation of her full name.

Mara received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Outside of her artistic practice, she has professional experience in architecture and software development. You can find her on Substack and Youtube, where she occassionally posts art and life updates. She currently works and resides in Nashville, Tennessee.