An artist whose work reflects a powerful interest in and curiosity about expressing the fragility of our environment through the eyes of both scientist and artist.
I was born and educated in England, graduating with honours in Biology. My previous career was as a senior executive in international scientific and medical publishing working as President and Publisher of Nature and the Nature family of international journals, and before that as Managing Director and Publisher of The Lancet.
I have now returned to an early passion for art, recently completing a B.A. (Hons) in Fine Art. My work reflects a powerful interest in and curiosity about expressing the fragility of our environment through the eyes of both scientist and artist. My art practice is research-based, working in series on key environmental themes such as wetlands, ponds and soil. I am in regular contact with professional scientists on each theme for relevant guidance as I explore. This interdisciplinary approach provides essential factual insight while connecting the work to current scientific understanding.
I work in a variety of 2D and 3D media, and a range of formats including drawing, painting, video and installation works. My work often incorporates landscape materials collected locally such as mud, bark, moss, and wood. My intention is to bring the landscape to life in merging it with environmental issues to spark fresh conversations and awareness.
My work is exhibited regularly in juried shows in the US and UK and is in public and private collections in the USA and Europe.
I spend half of each year in Princeton, NJ, USA, and half in Selborne, Hampshire, UK.
Find me at:
Website: Mary Waltham
Instagram: @waltham2024
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