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.
10/18/2025 - Next to Elevator 2nd Floor
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From FSPA Heritage
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Shirley Wagner, FSPA
Wheat Jubilee
Wood Intarsia
28 x 28 in (71.12 x 71.12 cm)
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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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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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Marietta Hackner, FSPA
Vase with Yellow and Orange Flowers, Between 1910 - 1955
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 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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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
White Hibiscus, Between 1970 - 2000
Mixed Media
20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66.04 cm)
About the artist
Marda Tsai, FSPA
Chinese
1916-2009
