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Artist's Biography
Mary Kainer loves the exploration of materials in a wide variety of media and and is especially drawn to works on paper and in clay. Themes in her artistic practice range from the political to the highly personal. Stylistically, the artist’s works can range from the clearly representational to the highly abstract often drawing on figurative or organic imagery. She is equally interested in issues of form and content and her work consistently explores the coalescence of the two. Working in a variety of media, the artist explores concepts that link her works thematically.
Currently her work alternates between drawing/collage and print-making media and sculpture in clay and paper. However, in the past she has also worked in painting and botanical watercolours.
Mary began sculpting in clay in 1999 under the tutelage of Susan Low- Beer. From the outset, her works melded figurative forms with the political incorporating issues of women’s bondage, aging and obesity. Recent sculptural works address communication and the loss of language.
She is a recent graduate of the Toronto School of Art (Independent Studio Program 2003-04), Diploma (2001-03). She currently is developing her professional art practice while serving as the President of the Toronto School of Art.
Price Range
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