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BIOGRAPHY
Deeply rooted in the arts at a very young age and having remained actively involved all her life, Marygrace is an accomplished fine artist who is passionate about sculpture. Having worked in many mediums over the years, from clay to wire and paper, she finds her personality is best suited for the challenge of giving new life to discarded metal.
After studying and completing her Fine Art and Commercial Design degree from SUNY in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marygrace found her way into the world of graphic design, art direction and finally upper management. Nearly 30 years later, her passion for fine arts was reignited in the way of metal sculpture and she has never looked back.
Marygrace's discovery of metal sculpture was brought forth by the home she currently lives in. As she puts it "The walls were screaming for sculpture!" . Little did she know her life was about to change after signing up for her first metal class. "The minute I applied the torch and felt that first "grab" of welding two pieces of metal together I knew I finally found my passion." She is very grateful to have found it in this lifetime.
The designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, David Smith and Alexander Calder motivate her love for pattern, line and form. Her influence as a graphic designer is evident in her sculptures with shapes that connect, repeat and compliment. She especially loves modern furniture and home design that yield unique, one-of-a-kind works of art. One of her favorite challenges before she turns on her MIG welder is finding the right balance aesthetically and structurally. Her biggest thrill is allowing the metal to show her where it wants to go.
"For me the creative process is allowing the connection of spirit to flow through your mind and hands therefore becoming the conduit for incredible results."
