Mary Swain, Calgary
Mary grew up beside the Miramichi River in rural New Brunswick. Childhood berry picking, fishing and other nature-based experiences remain a strong influence in her work. She was introduced to Raku firing at the School of Art and Design in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She continues to develop this because “for me, Raku is more than just a firing process; it is a thought process and a way of life”. Mary has also studied at John Abbott College in Montréal, and Ecole Des Arts Appliqué in Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa. After completing her BFA at the University of Calgary, she has settled in that city and works in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Principally, “I work with clay because of Raku”.

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