Marti O. Kyrk was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, the eldest of two boys. He came to the United States in 1970 to study at the University of California at Los Angeles, majoring in Scandinavian Languages and minoring in Art. After earning his Bachelor's degree, Marti continued his studies in Architecture and Urban Planning, graduating from UCLA in 1979 with a Master's in Architecture.

Throughout the 80's and 90's, Marti lived in Hollywood and worked as a designer in various Los Angeles architectural firms. During this time period, he also taught classes in Architecture, involved himself in the downtown LA art scene, and nurtured his interest in painting. Marti worked for three years as Director of Exhibits for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, then joined the SKY ART team for the first Boulder Station Casino project in 1994. Up to the present, on a project basis, he has continued to work with SKY ART Karen Kristin as cloud painter, designer and director.

In 1999, Marti joined Chara Nelson and Roger Zimmerman as a principal in Sky World Artists. He has also worked in association with Gary Lloyd and Really Big Skies on a mural project for the recently renovated Olympic Swim Stadium and Basketball Court at USC.

In 2003, after thirty years in Hollywood, Marti relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he is designing and building a unique greenhouse. Currently, he is expanding his computer skills and continues his involvement in Masonic charity.

Marti can be reached at mokyrk@aol.com.