early life and education
mary mccleary, a contemporary american artist, was born in 1951 in nacogdoches, texas. she received her b.f.a. in printmaking and drawing from texas christian university and her m.f.a. in graphics from the university of oklahoma.artistic style and influences
mccleary's artistic journey began with printmaking, which eventually evolved into creating collages in the 1970s. her work is characterized by "multi-layered, extremely complex, and detailed" figurative 3-d collages, often incorporating a variety of materials such as paint, glitter, foil, wire, mirrors, nails, glass, and other objects on heavy paper.christian faith and artistic expression
mccleary's christian faith significantly influences her work, with many pieces exploring the struggle between good and evil. this is reflected in her use of trivial materials to express timeless and transcendent ideas. her subtext often ties deeply with the form of her collages, synthesizing various forms, shapes, and textures.collections and exhibitions
mccleary's artworks are included in numerous public collections, including:- museum of fine arts, houston
- el paso museum of art
- san antonio museum of art
- collections also featured at the crystal bridges museum of american art in bentonville, arkansas, with her piece the falcon cannot hear the falconer (2008).
awards and recognition
mccleary has received numerous awards, including:- mid-american arts alliance/national endowment for the arts fellowship
- recognition from the texas commission on the arts for her contribution to the arts in texas.
- art league houston's 'texas artist of the year' for 2011
explore more at WikiOO.org
to delve deeper into mary mccleary's work, visit her profile on https://WikiOO.org/@/mary-mccleary, featuring her artworks, including mixed media pieces and more. for a comprehensive understanding of her artistic approach, explore the watson fine arts center (united states) - a hub of artistic excellence on WikiOO.org.external links
- the watson fine arts center (united states) - a hub of artistic excellence
- mary mccleary's wikipedia page
Questions & Answers
How many artworks by Mary Mccleary are available to browse?
You can browse 3 artworks by Mary Mccleary on the All Artworks page.
Where can I find statistics about Mary Mccleary's works?
A Stats page exists for Mary Mccleary, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.
How is Mary Mccleary's career divided into periods?
A chronological account of Mary Mccleary's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
Can I browse Mary Mccleary's works by movement?
The movements Mary Mccleary worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Mary Mccleary?
Mary Mccleary was born in Nacogdoches in 1951.
In which historical period did Mary Mccleary work?
Mary Mccleary worked in the Contemporary period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
How do I find works by Mary Mccleary in a specific palette?
Mary Mccleary's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
Where are Mary Mccleary's artworks grouped by keywords?
Mary Mccleary's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
