Nature is a hauntingly wild force that New Orleans has had to learn to coexist with. Both beneficial & contentious, the surrounding waters have taken life and given it. It is with respect and awe of this beautiful force that I seek to create a dialogue between the city and its natural surroundings.

The motion and fluidity across my body of work is inspired by the unique geographical traits of the region. Informed by rolling waters & dense foliage, each of my pieces is layered with a plush and chromatic visual representation of the tension that has shaped the city that I call home.

Ideally my work seeks to create a conversation about the nature of man and his surroundings working with sub-tropically inspired, sometimes abstracted, botanicals as a unifying familiar symbol. My work incorporates contour drawing, highlights negative space and includes more realized shapes that represent plants native to New Orleans. I like to experiment with the concepts of nature and playfulness and curiosity through the use of contrasting colors, and organic shapes.

While at LSU she received the nomination to attend Yale Norfolk and the Baton Rouge Art League's annual scholarship. After graduating she became an Artist in Residence with The Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts. She has also worked with the other area organizations including The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Currently Mary teaches weekly at Saint James Place Retirement Community as their resident art instructor engaging the residents in art's therapeutic properties. She also currently works with the Walls Project as a site manager and artist on community murals. She spends her time painting in her studio, collecting plants and spending time with those dearest to her.

Mary received a BFA from Louisiana State University. She’s worked with several small business to incorporate a handmade feel into their design and branding, including Saint Claude Social Club.