ARTISTstatement
My work explores the quiet, poetic spaces between memory, imagination, and the present world. Through color, shape, and line, I aim to distill moments that are at once familiar and abstract—offering viewers a sense of stillness or recognition.
I am drawn to the emotional resonance of ordinary subjects, especially when filtered through personal history or shifting light. Each piece intuitively begins, with color guiding form and form inviting narrative. My background in painting, printmaking, and commercial design informs both the structure and fluidity of my compositions, allowing for tension and harmony to coexist on the surface.
Painting is a way of noticing for me—a way to reflect on what we overlook. Whether abstract or loosely representational, my work invites a slower gaze, a deeper sense of connection, and an appreciation for the beauty found in subtle transformation.
ART & CREATIONS
Mary Carol's artistic life is a vibrant tapestry of creativity that began in childhood. She studied at Carnegie Mellon University achieving her BFA in 1986 with an emphasis on painting and print making. While there she was exposed to design technology in its infancy. Upon graduation, armed with intuitive design and color sensibilities, and innate managerial skills, she dove into a commercial art career while continuing to paint. Her fine art expression persists with a keen sense of color and line. Her creations resonate with emotive colors and evocative forms. Her art invites viewers into a world where imagination offers a glimpse of beauty that transcends ordinary. Mary Carol recently received a Practitioners Certificate in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy and has plans to help others with their wellness challenges through creative expression.
Artwork displayed on this page may be available as quality prints to purchase.
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© Mary Carol Sullivan
Mary Carol Sullivan is the sole owner of all artwork produced by her.
Her artwork may not be reproduced, or used in anyway without her written consent.