Mary Bamborough

Iconocats II
20″x16″; paper on foam core; 2021

Mary Bamborough
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

STATEMENT

With my art, I strive to capture the joy and magic of a particular place, person, or animal, and to inspire the viewer to see beyond reality. Although I use traditional materials, I combine them in a unique way to prompt the viewer to discover beauty in the unusual.

BIO

In the basement of my childhood home, I utilized a tornado shelter as my art studio. I was thrilled to display my creations on the cement block walls. But, as a lot of children do, I got busy with other endeavors. Eventually, I earned a degree in interior design and had a successful career. Then a cancer diagnosis set me back. Art became a healing outlet for me and I realized how much I missed having art as an active part of my life. In 2020, just before the pandemic hit, I rented a studio space and once again said “YES!” to art. I haven’t looked back.

ARTIST CONTACT

(616) 566-3848
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marybamborough.com

IMAGES

Sweet Mona
11″x14″; paper on canvas board; 2021
Out on a Limb
10″x8″; analog collage on paper; 2021
Delusions of Grandeur
14″x10″; paper and acrylic paint on paper; 2020
Catfish
12″x9″; analog collage on paper; 2021