Mary Helen McNally

Lives and works in Austin, TX, USA

Artist statement

I enjoy using beautiful things to make people feel happy, sad, and a little bit uncomfortable. My work uses a variety of elements including vintage doll molds, natural fibers, and foraged nature treasures, but stoneware and porcelain ceramics form the base of every piece. My art is inspired by nature, femininity, and the mysterious worlds beyond our own. I have been making art all of my life, but began taking it more seriously after becoming a mother. I have discovered that giving time and energy to that part of myself is essential to my well being. Art makes me a whole person, and I hope that this thing that brings me such joy and fulfillment can also be enjoyed by others.

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