Mary Carmen
sessions
Visual Artist
As an art alchemist, I love experimenting with different techniques and materials to push the boundaries of traditional art.
I often find inspiration in my Mexican background. For me, art is a way to express my innermost thoughts and feelings and to connect with others on a deeper level. One of my main goals as an artist is to make art accessible and affordable to all and to inspire people to appreciate art and see its value beyond just a decorative piece. I believe that art has the power to transform people's lives and bring a positive change in everyone’s life.
The journey
Mary Carmen was born and raised in Puebla, MX where she obtained a degree in Graphic Design at Universidad Iberoamericana. Looking for new horizons she spent a year at the University of Texas at Austin. After a couple of years, she crossed the Atlantic and “laissez les bon temps rouler” as an international student at l’Ecole Superieure de Commerce in Saint Etienne, France. Post education, choosing the Alamo City as her hometown, she developed and implemented Public Communications and Fundraising strategies at the Mexican Cultural Institute in San Antonio. She also worked at one of the most recognized advertising agencies in the Hispanic market as an Art Director. In 2008 she founded Le Reve Design providing both creative, and in recent years, translation services for large scale projects offering solutions from a multicultural/bilingual perspective. She is married and has two beautiful daughters. She is a passionate artist with a deep-rooted love for the creative process. As an art alchemist, Mary Carmen constantly pushes the boundaries of traditional art by experimenting with various techniques and materials. Her Mexican background serves as a wellspring of inspiration, infusing her work with cultural richness and profound personal meaning.
Galleries and
Exhibits
“Unveiling the Soul:
A Journey of Self Discovery”
Parman San Antonio Public Library.
Solo exhibit (November ‘23 -January ’24)
Sample Works
“El Origen”
Acrylic on Canvas.
Dimensions: 48 x 48
Concept: A tree of life full of symbolisms.
Year: 2019 / Private Collection
“raices”
Acrylic / Textiles on Canvas.
Dimensions: 36 x 36
Concept: Bicultural Mother & Daughters
Year: 2021/ Private Collection
“Entre Quimeras”
Acrylic on Canvas.
Dimensions: 48 x 36
Concept: Imaginary whimsical forest.
Year: 2022 / $2,000
Sample Works
“Inherited Stories”
Acrylic on Canvas.
Dimensions: 60 x 60
Concept: Transgenerational messages
Year: 2023 / $1,800
“Ocean”
Resin/Quartz/Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36
Concept: Water, movement, impermanent.
Year: 2020 / $1,200
“Earth”
Resin/Quartz/Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36 x 24
Concept: Movement, rocks.
Year: 2020 / $1,200
Sample Works
“Puebla in My Heart”
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas.
Dimensions: 36 x 36
Concept: Talavera Heart
Year: 2021 / $900
“Blooming”
Acrylic on Canvas.
Dimensions: 24 x 24
Concept: Flourishing heart.
Year: 2022 / $600
“I See You”
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas.
Dimensions: 24 x 36
Concept: Protection Eye
Year: 2022 / $600
Sample Works
“deer”
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Year: 2021 / Private Collection
“Oro”
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Year: 2021 / $300
“all my exes live in tx.”
Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 24
Year: 2020 / Private Collection
Sample Works
“Victoria Anne”
Acrylic / Paste / Gold Leaf / Embossing
Dimensions: 24 x 24
Concept: Portrait
Year: 2021 / Private Collection
“Salme marie”
Acrylic / Paste / Gold Leaf / Embossing
Dimensions: 24 x 24
Concept: Portrait
Year: 2021 / Private Collection
“gold feather”
Acrylic / Paste / Gold Leaf
Dimensions: 30 x 40
Year: 2022 /$300
Sample Works
“Big Bang”
Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 72 x 24
Concept: Light and Space. Origin.
Year: 2021 /$800
“Blooming in Color”
Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 24
Year: 2022 / $300
“Bichos”
Acrylic/Paste/Gold Leaf on Canvas
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Concept: Bugs
Year: 2023 / $300
SCULPTUREs
HATS
“‘remember me”
Clay and paste
Year: 2022 /$200
“SPRING GODESS”
Clay and paste
Year: 2022 /Availble
CUSTOM MADE
“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope.”
Brené Brown
Commissions
I'm currently open for commissions.
Timeline
Pricing and timeline will depend on the difficulty of the commissioned artwork. Feel free to message me for inquiries.
Please join us!
Mary Carmen
Mary Carmen
paintings by:
Mary Carmen Sessions
opening reception:
November 12th 4pm - 5:30pm
meet the artist & refreshments
“Unveiling the Soul:
A Journey of Self Discovery”
On view from: November 5th - January 13th
PARMAN LIBRARY AT STONE OAK
20735 WILDERNESS OAK • 210-207-2703
mysapl
www.mysapl.org
