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  1. Salve, Shadow Play by Marda Tsai, FSPA, Image 1.

    Marda Tsai, FSPA

    Salve, Shadow Play, 1998

    Woodblock print, mixed media

    27 x 21 in (68.58 x 53.34 cm)

  2. Two Birds by Marda Tsai, FSPA, Image 1.

    Marda Tsai, FSPA

    Two Birds, Between 1940 -2005

    Watercolor, Ink

    15 x 12 in (38.1 x 30.48 cm)

  3. Butterfly with Peony by Marda Tsai, FSPA, Image 1.

    Marda Tsai, FSPA

    Butterfly with Peony, Between 1940 -2005

    Watercolor

    17 x 21 in (43.18 x 53.34 cm)

  4. Red Rose with Bud by Marda Tsai, FSPA, Image 1.

    Marda Tsai, FSPA

    Red Rose with Bud, Between 1940 - 2005

    Watercolor

    17 x 14 in (43.18 x 35.56 cm)

  5. 1-4 Scenes of Water, Vegetaton and Rocks by Madonna Steines, FSPA, Image 1.

    Madonna Steines, FSPA

    1-4 Scenes of Water, Vegetaton and Rocks, Between 1960 - 1999

    Watercolor

    23 x 28 in (58.42 x 71.12 cm)

  6. Flower with Bird, 1 & 2 by Marda Tsai, FSPA, Image 1.

    Marda Tsai, FSPA

    Flower with Bird, 1 & 2, Between 1960 - 1999

    Watercolor

    19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)

  7. Marsh with Blue Fog by Madonna Steines, FSPA, Image 1.

    Madonna Steines, FSPA

    Marsh with Blue Fog, Between 1960 - 1999

    Watercolor

    25 x 35 in (63.5 x 88.9 cm)

  8. Through the Trees by Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA, Image 1.

    Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA

    Through the Trees, Between 1970 - 2000

    Watercolor

    23 x 29 in (58.42 x 73.66 cm)

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About the artist

Marda Tsai, FSPA

Chinese

1916-2009


Born in Peking, China, Sister Marda Tsai was educated by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and later joined the congregation. She came to the United States to study at Viterbo University, earning a degree in Education with a minor in art, and later received a Master of Arts in Fine Arts from the University of Guam. Throughout her career, Sister Marda taught art and academic subjects while leading workshops in Oriental painting, Western painting, calligraphy, and Tai Chi for both children and adults. Alongside her artistic work, she served in spiritual ministry as a Eucharistic minister and continued creating art throughout her retirement. Sister Marda passed away at Villa St. Joseph in 2009.

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