ABOUT MARY
Mary is originally from the city of San Cristóbal in the State of Táchira, in Venezuela. Mary studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. Fourth daughter of an American Mother and a Venezuelan Father. Looking to transform her work into something more meaningful Mary started using magazine cut outs in her works. A vacation trip to the Caribbean made Mary very aware of the immense plastic pollution problem the world is facing. After a lot of thought and consideration she decided to do something about it and completely eliminated all paint from her works and in exchange use only materials already available. This way she feels she is making a change and helping out in her own small way to the pollution problem. This new medium turned into a serious challenge and a passion. This method uses only glue, scissors, and magazines, with a finish protective coating. No paint or computers are involved, only picture references, magazines, and any printed material she can get her hands on. This technique also fits in well with Mary’s big interest into recycled art, conservation and the big impact of humans in nature.
By using this style Mary’s work reflects bright colorful array of random cut shapes, letters and forms with hidden messages, words and images. Mary’s most recent exhibitions include the First Venezuela Art Fest in NYC on June of 2021. Miami Aqua Art Fair 2023. San Francisco Art Fair 2024. High Art Billboard Award project 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. Hoosier Women’s Artist Award for 2022 and 2023. Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway Artist May 2022, “Back Home Again”. Mary is also one of the co-Founders of ILA Indy Latina Artists, founded in 2022. Most recently one of Mary’s pieces was made into a mural at the Indianapolis Airport in spring of 2023. You can also find Marys work at Permanent Public collections at the IU McKinney School of Law Library, The Murat Theatre at Old National Center (Music Legend Poster Project 2023) and the Eskenazi Health Art collection 2024. Mary has also ben selected as one of five artists to create a piece for the Olympic Swim trials celebrated in Indianapolis on June of 2024. In May 2024 Mary was invited to attend an Art Residency in Oliva, Spain, a follow up exhibition based on her experience in Spain will be announced soon.
Xzooberance at the zoo. A
naturally inspired paint out
A selected group of juried artist make live artworks “En plain air”at the zoo to be auctioned after. All money collected goes to benefit the Indianapolis Zoo. Mary has participated in this event since 2020.