Vibrant and layered.
Mary K. Shaw is a multi-media artist who employs collage, hand lettering, and monoprinting to create vibrant, layered artwork. She pursues her artistic impulses with zeal and a dash of spontaneous combustion from her studio in St. Augustine, Florida.
A gifted wordsmith, Mary often includes the written word as part of her composition or as the genesis of specific works. Her series “Aqueducts Rising” and “Honey from my Failures” were both inspired by poetry from Antonio Machado.
As a member of Poets & Painters, she joins fellow artists who unite the disciplines of writing and visual arts. Their group show “Beyond Words” included the installation of a six foot “PoeTree” that evolved as an interactive conversation with gallery visitors.
She has exhibited her artwork in solo and group shows since 1993. She teaches workshops on gel plate printing and has a passion for handmade books and altered books. Her illustrated sketchbook is included in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Art Library, New York.
You can stay current with her creative endeavors by following @amuseofherown on Instagram.