Mary Hardy

"If one believes that the creative process feeds and is fed by the making of a personal mythology, then the invention of one's own myth allows the artist to paint out of the deepest recesses of the self..."
~ From Carr, O'Keefe, Kahlo: Places of Their Own by Sharyn R. Udall)

The content of Hardy's work is very much reflected in this statement. She refers to her work as "memory-scapes." They contain space, atmosphere, color and marks reflective of how memories seem to emerge from deep within and then rapidly fade. Areas are therefore layered, partially buried and lost while other areas are more distinct and sharp. She uses mixed media (painting, drawing, collage, etc.) because it lends itself to the concept of layers or veils of memories. Her images may originate from a personal connotation or "mythology" - but she uses them as universal metaphors that can be "read" or interpreted in many ways (and, in that sense, hopefully reveal something to the viewer about their personal "story" as well).

For pricing or more information on her work, contact Mary at 228-875-3187 or ch669@cableone.net. For her complete resume, click here.

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