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.
Additional Artworks
From FSPA Heritage
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Pauline Wittry, FSPA
Trio of Vases
Watercolor
17 x 21 in (43.18 x 53.34 cm)
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Marda Tsai, FSPA
Two Birds, Between 1940 -2005
Watercolor, Ink
15 x 12 in (38.1 x 30.48 cm)
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Vase of Poppies, Between 1970 - 2000
Oil on Canvas
25 x 21 in (63.5 x 53.34 cm)
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Mary Elizabeth Heller, FSPA
Twin Fawns
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
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Olivia Cox, FSPA
Trees and Light
Oil on Canvas Board
19 x 24 in (48.26 x 60.96 cm)
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Ukrainian Egg
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Trilliums, Between 1970 - 2000
Watercolor
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.96 cm)
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Rosita Weiler, FSPA
Train Station, Between 1940 - 1990
Watercolor
15 x 21 in (38.1 x 53.34 cm)
About the artist
Marda Tsai, FSPA
Chinese
1916-2009
