Mary Donovan, born in New York City, she has worked as an independent artist in upstate New York.
Using a second sense, an automatic spiritual essence, and a combination of materials, she finds the ideal balance for her work. The works deal within the realm of nature versus man and the mutual existence of both. The metals, being the strength and weight, were and are used in industrial application. These metals have been incorporated is the survival of generations. The acrylic is elusive, and nonconfining, freeing the transformation involved in the expression of the oppression related to today’s society. The woods represent nature versus the imposition man has created in this environment. The sizes of the works vary from large installation to small intense messages. The interaction of material and emotions are the real nucleus of these sculptures.
Mary Louise Donovan has been in the art and design profession since 1970 owning Justification Studio, Metal Media, and Concentric Rings. Mary’s diverse background in engineering and sculpture, has led to the research and development of monumental sculptures for museum collections, private collectors, and outdoor installations, throughout the United States. Collaborating and designing industrial and sculptural applications for IBM, Ingersoll Rand, Corning Glass Works, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the United States Government. Mary studied at Elmira College and Cornell University. She has been published in -The New York Art Review ( by Leo Castelli /-Mary Boone )_NYC, Los Angeles Times, Art In America, New Art Examiner and the New York Times. She was featured in the PBS Television documentary, “Six Artists (Who Are Women)” in New York. Mary was also on the Senate Special Committee, Pilot Decentralization Program for Industry, Culture and The Arts.
For the last six years, Concentric Rings has taken a progressive and innovative approach to
cremation urns products in the funeral industry. Some of the offerings include biodegradable cremation urns, fine art urns (for home, garden, cemetery or mausoleum) interior wall units, multi-family or personal urns, as well as free-standing pieces. The company also offers custom designed urns that are museum quality to satisfy the diverse needs of the individual an or company. Also offered by Concentric Rings are consulting services for many areas of the cremation industry which include mausoleum-wnGept development and product creation in answer to concerns of the cremation industry. Mary Donovan-has an insider’s perspective with regards to the industry and the concept of death. She has had numerous deaths which include family members and friends as well as a near-death experience. This experience not only caused her to realize the brevity and fragility of life but also created an awareness of the importance of family involvement. Funeral rites should honor the dead and provide family and friends an opportunity to remember and participate in the ritual. Learning from her experiences, Mary works toward an understanding of freedom and equilibrium in art, life, and death.