2011 REPOSE Walnut, collection of artist, 13” x 18”
“To create is necessary to my being, regardless of obstacles, fame or monetary gain.”
Mary only cares about working, unrestricted and without gallery representation. Largely undiscovered, Mary is an uncharted original.
1953 OBADIAH Mahogany and Copper, 53” high
Mary has dedicated her career to interpreting an idea, feeling or unappreciated form in nature and reducing it to the essence in an honest and imaginative way.
A Master of Fine Arts at a glance: studied with recognition at the University of Oregon and Syracuse University. Travels by bike in Europe, two Fulbright Scholarships (among others), and taught sculpture in Pakistan. Studio artist for View-Master creating popular culture media for children.
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1970 - 1977 Mary Lewis was a storyteller, 3-D content creator and sculptor for View-Master
Since 1977, Mary has worked with strength and courage, singularly focused on her journey as an independent sculptor, consumed only by her art.
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1977 - PRESENT Pacific Northwest Studio at the edge of the Columbia River, Oregon. Built by Mary from salvaged materials
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2019 TESTING PUMICE from Mt. St. Helens in nearby Washington
“She was born an artist and has followed that creed her entire life. In her 90’s, held back by the bindings that mother nature wraps around the body, she still manages a daily trip to her studio.
—Friend and fellow artist, Robert Thomas
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Mary has dedicated her career to interpreting an idea, feeling or unappreciated form in nature and reducing it to the essence in an honest and imaginative way.
A Master of Fine Arts at a glance: studied with recognition at the University of Oregon and Syracuse University. Travels by bike in Europe, two Fulbright Scholarships (among others), and taught sculpture in Pakistan. Studio artist for View-Master creating popular culture media for children.
1970 - 1977 Mary Lewis was a storyteller, 3-D content creator and sculptor for View-Master
Since 1977, Mary has worked with strength and courage, singularly focused on her journey as an independent sculptor, consumed only by her art.
Mary has dedicated her life to making sculpture that delights, inspires or touches the heart and uplifts the soul.
2019 TESTING PUMICE from Mt. St. Helens in nearby Washington
“She was born an artist and has followed that creed her entire life. In her 90’s, held back by the bindings that mother nature wraps around the body, she still manages a daily trip to her studio.
Her strong hands and sharp mind work together to carve the refined forms she’s created all her life as a sculptor. Mary forms simple, efficient shapes that tell a spontaneous story and hide the time and energy put into each piece.”
—Friend and fellow artist, Robert Thomas
2009 In her studio carving the COLUMBIA RIVER
WOOD BLOCK PRINT “Resurrection,” thistles from the forest surrounding her studio
Mary has exhibited from coast-to-coast, her art is in collections internationally and is currently working on carved wood and stone projects. “If you’re dedicated enough you can make it but, you have to sacrifice.”—Mary Lewis
Say hello: Please direct inquiries to nickpdxthomas@gmail.com