YabYum Seven: Mary Shindell

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All photos provided by Mary Shindell

1. Who are you and what do you do?

Mary Shindell, visual artist: drawing-based 2 and 3D works relating to landscape and botanical imagery.

2. How did you get your start?

I was introduced to art as a child; I grew up going to city arts programs. I have made things for as long as I can remember.

3. What inspires you?

The visual exchange of imagery as art, especially when it is surprising.

 

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Fig:Moon #2

4. What do you like about AZ?

The wonderful light, the vast space and the detail of the desert are the things I like about AZ.

5. Where can we see you(r) work?

At 515arts, 5th Street and Roosevelt. Inflection Point, a show of my new work will open January 2.

6. What would you like to accomplish before you die?

I would like to keep up with new drawing processes and push my studio art into new formats.

 

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Saguaro Stand

7. What is your mantra?

Experience is valuable but new experiences are vital.

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To see more of Mary Shindell’s work, visit her website and Facebook page.

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Wild Flower Hawks

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Priced to Move