Art by Mary: 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Psychology of Introspection

Birthday gift for Beau

beneath the full moon

Donation piece for the Blue-Tie Affair silent auction 2012

Monday, December 5, 2011

January Girl

Papier mâché dress
I cannot tell you how long this took!

The Cardinal and The Capricorn

Papier mâché masks worn at the show.

He Aint Heavy, He Is My Brother

I Do Not Want This Anymore.....There Is A Bug In It

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Oddities, Curiosities, and Other Beings

The show was so much fun! Downtown Tupelo had other events that night, including Trick-or-Treating, a fall carnival, and a haunted house. Cold rain did not deter the crowd. West of Shake Rag performed hilarity and there was standing-room only. I cannot recall a moment of quiet or inactivity. I am so grateful for all who took a moment to look, glance, or study the work I had on display. My live model stayed in heels on a platform for over two hours and she will never know how much that meant to me. The papier-mache dress would not have been so alive without her. Thank you, Syrn My'Rage for your talent!

I wanted a twisted carnivale feel, so I used fair tickets for labeling the pieces, made papier mache masks, and stained the dress platform in a circus tent inspiration. I made a playlist using music from Carnivale, Zoe Keating, and American McGee's Alice to create a dark, ethereal feel. I only have a few photos, at the moment, to display and I'm extremely happy about the excitement my friends had at receiving the masks I made them!

Syrn My'Rage modeling
January Girl

dress of papier mache, acrylic

front and back

Justin and Nancy Enlow wearing
Hades and Persephone

papier mache, acrylic

Eric Y. White and Amanda Loden wearing

The Cardinal and Capricorn

papier mache, acrylic

I hope to have more photos soon to display. Stay tuned!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Upcoming Art Show

I'm getting very nervous about the show Thursday. I have a few pieces to complete before (realistically) Tuesday. Pictures to follow after the show!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

I'm Just Floating By

Monday, September 12, 2011

Sneak Peek

Sneak peek at a section of a few pieces for the upcoming show.

Upcoming Gallery Showing

The show is approaching. I've finished new pieces...which I'll wait until after the show to post. I have a few things to tie up before I'll have what I need for the show. I'm growing more and more nervous as the date approaches. Masquerade and food and an Improv group. Thursday before Halloween. Could it be more perfect?

I tend to shy away from public events that involve my work. I'll be in mask that night, so perhaps I'll wander about as another visitor in the gallery. Hope to see you there.

Erotica, Etc.

Does This Penis Make Me Look Fat?

Pucker-Up!

The Surprise Lily

_____ Becomes a Man

Love Story

Gift to author Allison Cassatta. This will be used on the cover of her short story. (Censored, of course!)

Barren

The Dissection

The Kids Evolve Into Skeletons

Twisted Love

Mary Quite Contrary

Papier mache dress with a papier mache heart destroyed with several types of guns.

Dried hydrangeas placed in the top of the dress.

Upon the Loss of Feeling in My Hands

The first piece I completed using only my fingers following a time of severe pain in my hands.

Inspired to try painting with fingers only by Cindy Aune.

Reaching

Peacock Queen with a Pistol

Siren

A doodle for my friend, Syrn.

The Doll

Broken doll face, watch parts, and a locust shell holding a camera lens.

...i think i can love...

The Kids

Are We Out of Time Yet?

A tiny statue I made to bring one of The Kids to life. I used newspaper with glue and water and then painted using acrylic. There's some copper wire in there as well as a chop stick between the head and body. The top of the head has watch parts as her inner workings.