Mary Caron-Courtney

Tell us about your creative practice...

I am a Mixed Media Artist and Art Educator. 
My creative work is mainly process driven, I like to work with any given medium that is in front of me. 

I used to work to set themes but now I enjoy the process of the work developing over time. I have a free approach to working without trying to focus on the outcome. I enjoy deconstructing textures and working back in to a piece through peeling sections away, revealing layers and scratching away at the surface. I work with a variety of papers, fabric remnants, bead and wire embellishment.

How often are you at the Studios?

I aim to be here 2-3 days a week. I also teach the Wednesday Development Group in the school room with fellow BAS artist Gillian McFarland.


How do you use your studio space?

I use the studio space for developing my own practice. It is essential to have a creative space away from home. I also use the studio as a base for prepping materials used in my role as an Art Educator.



What are the benefits of having a studio here?

I enjoy the social interaction and being part of a collective. It's great to be able to share ideas and collaborate on projects. It's wonderful to have my own designated place to just 'be'. I had quite a long break from creative practice, so it's great to be surrounded by well informed current Artists. I hear first hand about local opportunities and exhibitions and have access to magazines and journals.

Do you intend to stay at the Studios?

Most definitely.

Mary will be giving a brief talk and family workshop at The Holburne Museum, Bath.

Sunday 15 September
"I'm a Mixed-Media Artist..." with Mary Caron-Courtney
Mary works with a variety of materials and will show you how to create beautiful collages using paper and textiles - inspired by the colours in our exhibition Rembrandt and his Contemporaries: Paintings from the Royal Collection.