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About
Mary a native Californian has lived in Alabama, Georgia, and now resides in Asheville, North Carolina. “The light here is stunning and ever changing; it has drawn me to Asheville.” This artist wants you to observe her work closely, she wants you to examine every angle, and, most of all, she wants to you touch the work. “I can't tell you how gratifying it is to see someone reach out, anxious to physically experience my painting. I've observed it many times and it gives me great satisfaction,” says Mary. Drawn by the depth that is achieved by applying numerous layers of the medium, Mary works primarily in encaustic. Using her unique approach, she layers in other materials, such as watercolor, graphite, handmade paper, raw pigment, pastel, and oil stick to add more and more dimension to her paintings. A physical painter, Mary enjoys laboring over her work, she uses butane and propane torches, “a very macho way to paint.” Mary imbues each piece with bold color and gesture; her paintings reflect an uncanny attention to detail. Mary often works in series to express her ideas more comprehensively. Mary began her visual arts career in the 1990s and has been featured in gallery showings throughout the United States. Her work has been featured in museum shows, solo shows and group shows. She has received numerous awards for her work, including recognition from the Postcard Show at Lincoln Center in New York City, the Atlanta College of Art's Presidential Scholarship, and the 10th International Juried Exhibition at the Laredo Center for the Arts. Mary's work is featured in Embracing Encaustic, by Linda Womack (Linda Womack), American Art Collector (Alcove Books), and Atlanta Citymag (Citymag Publications). |
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“It's the light, shattered and reflected; it's the light and the