“My work is celebratory and at the same time critical. I want both my paintings and my furniture and artifacts to bring us closer to laughter and peace. I believe in women and men. I believe in the earth. I believe in art. I believe in Carnival. It's all about making poetry. ” Source: "Marta Pérez: Sorceress" at large ". El Nuevo Día (San Juan, PR), July 22, 2001, p.73
