About
Mary Ivison is an explorer, researcher, and visual artist whose work is deeply rooted in her study of the natural world and the cycles that govern life on Earth.
Her artistic practice is a reflection of both her intellectual curiosity and her personal experiences, exploring the interconnectedness of all things. Through a process of continual observation and reflection, Mary seeks to understand how the smallest details of life relate to the vast, complex systems of the universe, finding meaning in the synchronicities between the two.
At the heart of her work is a fascination with the rhythms and cycles of nature—how they unfold both externally in the world around us and internally within our own lives. Drawing inspiration from her studies of her ever-changing environment, Mary uses her personal experiences as a means of connecting with and understanding these natural patterns. This ongoing dialogue between ourselves and nature serves as the foundation for her creative exploration, allowing her to form a deeper connection with the world and translate that into her art.
CV
Education
2019-2024 Brock University, BA, Studio Art
Exhibitions, Solo
2024 “Five Spirited” Art and You Gallery, Grimsby ON, Canada
2023 Into body, Into Spirit, The Green, St Catharines ON, Canada
2023 Precise Unification, In the Soil Arts Festival, St Catharines ON, Canada
2023 Space, Place & Spirit, Mahtay Cafe and Gallery, St. Catharines ON, Canada
Exhibitions, Group
2024 Transcendence, Boomer Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2024 Visions, Fox Yard Studio, Suffolk, United Kingdom
2024 Expressions Juried show, John Mann Gallery, St Catharines ON, Canada
2024 See You Tomorrow, Niagara Artist Centre, St Catharines ON, Canada
2023 Return to Blume, VISA Gallery, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
2023 Pelham Art Festival, Pelham ON, Canada
2023 We are Here, VISA Gallery, St. Catharines ON, Canada
2023 Annual Juried exhibition at VISA Gallery, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
2023 You are here, 15 Artists Common, St. Catharines ON, Canada
2019 Annual Juried exhibition, Centerpoint theaters
Residency
2022-2023 Nest Emerging Artist Residency, Suitcase in Point, St. Catharines, Canada
2023 Awakening Thematic Artist Residency, Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Island, Canada
2025 Mabiang Seni Process Based Artist Residency, Bali, Indonesia
Grants / Bursary
2023 Medland and Green Inspiring Artist Bursary
Press / Media
2023 The A-Word, “MARY IVISON | SPACE, PLACE & SPIRIT”
http://bartgazzola.com/reviews/mary-ivison-space-place-spirit/
2023 Emerging Women in the arts, “Episode 2: Mary Ivison”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSUKweGzGts