Mediums < Glass < Mary Mullaney
Mary Mullaney’s “Contemporary Cameo style” blown and carved vessels depict microcosms of captivating natural beauty or unusual landscapes of the mind. Mary’s vessels are blown by her with the assistance of husband Ralph Mossman. The challenging hot glass techniques used provide thin, transparent color layers which, when carved into, result in the myriad hues and shades of color which characterize Mullaneys surface compositions. The result is a highly personal, voluminous, sculptural narrative which explores the undulating curves in the form. Mary embraces the seductive transparent and luminous qualities of glass as well as its ability to hold fine detail.
Mary Mullaney began working in glass in 1984 at Southern CT State University under Peter Pelletieri and Chris Lubinski. Additional studies followed under Lino Tagliapietra, Lisabeth Sterling, and Kimiake and Shin-Ichi Higuchi. A long time active participant in her local art community, Mary has also taught and lectured at a variety of venues including Horizons New England Craft School and The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass. Her award winning work is featured in numerous art publications and has been exhibited in galleries throughout the US and internationally since 1988.
