Mary Mindiola

 
 
 

Mary is originally from the city of San Cristóbal in the State of Táchira, in Venezuela. Mary studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. She is the fourth daughter of an American Mother and a Venezuelan Father. Looking to transform her work into something more meaningful Mary started using magazine cut outs in her works.  

A vacation trip to the Caribbean made Mary very aware of the immense plastic pollution problem the world is facing. After a lot of thought and consideration she decided to do something about it and completely eliminated all paint from her works and in exchange use only materials already available. This way she feels she is making a change and helping out in her own small way to the pollution problem. This new medium turned into a serious challenge and a passion. This method uses only glue, scissors, and magazines, with a finish protective coating.  No paint or computers are involved, only picture references, magazines, and any printed material she can get her hands on.  This technique also fits in well with Mary’s big interest into recycled art, conservation and the big impact of humans in nature.       

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Mary Mindiola