Mary Finlayson CA, b. 1982

Mary Finlayson paintings are a celebration of color, pattern and form which navigate themes of  home, memory, and self. Through flattened interiors, she provides viewers an intimate glimpse  into homes as memories–often a departure from reality. She invites us to consider what home  means to us, both in our past and in our idealized form.

Finlayson’s work has a fresh and unique aesthetic through her use of gouache and vinyl emulsion. She combines her backgrounds in printmaking and painting to layer and contrast colors. The creative process includes immense attention to detail and meticulous planning around the composition. To add some intuitive balance, Finlayson does not plan her color palette ahead of time: “For me that’s the real fun part, getting to make those creative decisions on the fly.”

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