Comments on: Is it creepy, is it art, or is it both? http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/ The personal blog of Eric Skiff Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Constance Blevins http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-3326 Constance Blevins Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:36:38 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-3326 <p>I stopped by to see Mary today (Good Friday). She built a house/shed over the winter; the walls are made of bottles. It is amazing and must be seen to be believed. I commissioned a piece of art that I hope will be ready when I come back for Mother's Day. Mary's work is perfect for our beach house. My last commissioned piece was of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Sterling surfing. It is the focal point of my living room. Mary She is a very interesting lady; she has incredible energy and is always smiling and happy. Thanks for showing us that art comes in many forms!!!</p> I stopped by to see Mary today (Good Friday). She built a house/shed over the winter; the walls are made of bottles. It is amazing and must be seen to be believed. I commissioned a piece of art that I hope will be ready when I come back for Mother’s Day. Mary’s work is perfect for our beach house. My last commissioned piece was of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Sterling surfing. It is the focal point of my living room. Mary She is a very interesting lady; she has incredible energy and is always smiling and happy. Thanks for showing us that art comes in many forms!!!

]]> By: S. Price http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-2181 S. Price Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:05:16 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-2181 <p>We just vacationed in Holden Beach and our rented beachhouse had several interesting art pieces painted on old windows. I was so intrigued by it that I googled the artist's name upon returning home and was amazed by what I read. Her personal story and resulting contributions to Feed The Children were very touching. I only regret that we didn't know about her beforehand so that we could have visited her studio during our trip. It's on our list for next year!</p> We just vacationed in Holden Beach and our rented beachhouse had several interesting art pieces painted on old windows. I was so intrigued by it that I googled the artist’s name upon returning home and was amazed by what I read. Her personal story and resulting contributions to Feed The Children were very touching. I only regret that we didn’t know about her beforehand so that we could have visited her studio during our trip. It’s on our list for next year!

]]> By: Jane Foard http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 Jane Foard Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:48:38 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-1722 <p>I love Mary and her art work. Each time I am in the area, I go by to see what is new. I love the hanging mermaids with jewels and my latest find was some dogs in a microwave! Her paintings make me very happy and certainly evoke interest from everyone who sees them. I bring friends and tell everybody I know to go by. Her studio is a visual delight. Every surface is painted. Thanks to Mary for such affordable art from a living working folk artist with such great stories to tell and always time to talk to you.</p> I love Mary and her art work. Each time I am in the area, I go by to see what is new. I love the hanging mermaids with jewels and my latest find was some dogs in a microwave! Her paintings make me very happy and certainly evoke interest from everyone who sees them. I bring friends and tell everybody I know to go by. Her studio is a visual delight. Every surface is painted. Thanks to Mary for such affordable art from a living working folk artist with such great stories to tell and always time to talk to you.

]]> By: Bill http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 Bill Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:06:16 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-1668 <p>I personally think Mary came from a modest, humble background and hates to waste or throw away anything that might someday be of use to her. If that is an illness, I suspect a lot of people have it. Her new display room was constructed of hand-me-down windows and recycled lumber. It is a wonderful addition to her property. Thank goodness she did not throw those materials away. "Regulars" like me pass by the dollhouses and the early rooms and go directly to see the art, since that is the real focus of most people's attention. I suspect the dollhouses, chapel and such predated the reverse-painted art. She appears to have spent a massive amount of time, energy and care on those structures, but in recent years they have sat unchanged and somewhat neglected while the art flourishes and only gets better. Her focus and energy now is well-directed to her art, and I recommend the same approach for visitors.</p> I personally think Mary came from a modest, humble background and hates to waste or throw away anything that might someday be of use to her. If that is an illness, I suspect a lot of people have it. Her new display room was constructed of hand-me-down windows and recycled lumber. It is a wonderful addition to her property. Thank goodness she did not throw those materials away. “Regulars” like me pass by the dollhouses and the early rooms and go directly to see the art, since that is the real focus of most people’s attention. I suspect the dollhouses, chapel and such predated the reverse-painted art. She appears to have spent a massive amount of time, energy and care on those structures, but in recent years they have sat unchanged and somewhat neglected while the art flourishes and only gets better. Her focus and energy now is well-directed to her art, and I recommend the same approach for visitors.

]]> By: Ryanne http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-962 Ryanne Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:06:56 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-962 <p>I went to Mary's place with my sister and my friend Rebekah last Friday. Her art is beautiful with a wonderful child-like innocence to it and a vividness that is inspiring. I wish I had had the money to buy something but most of the window pieces were about $150. The "Lighthouse Gallery" is the most amazing thing you have ever seen. Nothing is left unpainted, the cieling, the floor, the woodworking, etc. But for me things turned sour when we walked around the antique shop then the treehouse and all around it. I have seen OCD and hoarding in my own family but nothing like this and it made me feel sick to my stomach. My sister started to have a panic attack in there. </p> <p>I know from talking to Mary and reading all her articles that are posted around her place that she is a very kind, generous and sweet person and not creepy per se but she does have an illness. I'm glad for her and for Feed the Children that she has put it to good use and brought brightness to so many people's lives.</p> <p>You really will see into her mind when you walk around and look at everything. It sort of reminded me of the movie The Mosquito Coast. Maybe you'll see an unstoppable madwoman or maybe just an eccentric artist, it's up to your eyes and heart. I just wish Mary would use some of the money on herself to clean up her place some. </p> <p>I would definitely stop by again and see her and her art but I'm staying away from the treehouse and the antique shop. I'll offer some good advice to everyone, spray yourself down with bug repellant before you go or you'll be eaten alive!</p> I went to Mary’s place with my sister and my friend Rebekah last Friday. Her art is beautiful with a wonderful child-like innocence to it and a vividness that is inspiring. I wish I had had the money to buy something but most of the window pieces were about $150. The “Lighthouse Gallery” is the most amazing thing you have ever seen. Nothing is left unpainted, the cieling, the floor, the woodworking, etc.
But for me things turned sour when we walked around the antique shop then the treehouse and all around it. I have seen OCD and hoarding in my own family but nothing like this and it made me feel sick to my stomach. My sister started to have a panic attack in there.

I know from talking to Mary and reading all her articles that are posted around her place that she is a very kind, generous and sweet person and not creepy per se but she does have an illness. I’m glad for her and for Feed the Children that she has put it to good use and brought brightness to so many people’s lives.

You really will see into her mind when you walk around and look at everything. It sort of reminded me of the movie The Mosquito Coast. Maybe you’ll see an unstoppable madwoman or maybe just an eccentric artist, it’s up to your eyes and heart. I just wish Mary would use some of the money on herself to clean up her place some.

I would definitely stop by again and see her and her art but I’m staying away from the treehouse and the antique shop. I’ll offer some good advice to everyone, spray yourself down with bug repellant before you go or you’ll be eaten alive!

]]> By: Laura http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-954 Laura Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:52:23 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-954 <p>Well, I just came from Holden Beach and I, as many of you, was just driving along and out of the corner of my eye I caught a glimps of her place. Around I turned and was absolutely delighted by what I found! I walked around for awhile and looking for someone stirring about. Thru her "antique shop" I walked. No one around....But I heard a TV in thru a room which had a curtain drawn. I was tempted to knock or call out. Then i walked around the front and seen a knock for service sign on Mary's front door. Well, I was hesitant as I didnt want to disturb anyone and I was quite afraid of what may greet me! So on i walked and before I knew it someone approached me and what a delightful smile it was! I expressed my interest in her stuff and told her I was touched by her work somehow. Well, Mary explained to me that she was gifted by God and she likes to share her gift with all. Believe me she is truly a delight and I would not bat an eyelash at stopping by again, her gallery is overwhelming and what beautiful colors she uses. If you are in her neighborhood please stop by and meet Mary, she's a kind, warm generous soul! and loves showing off her work!! God bless you Mary!</p> Well, I just came from Holden Beach and I, as many of you, was just driving along and out of the corner of my eye I caught a glimps of her place. Around I turned and was absolutely delighted by what I found! I walked around for awhile and looking for someone stirring about. Thru her “antique shop” I walked. No one around….But I heard a TV in thru a room which had a curtain drawn. I was tempted to knock or call out. Then i walked around the front and seen a knock for service sign on Mary’s front door. Well, I was hesitant as I didnt want to disturb anyone and I was quite afraid of what may greet me! So on i walked and before I knew it someone approached me and what a delightful smile it was! I expressed my interest in her stuff and told her I was touched by her work somehow. Well, Mary explained to me that she was gifted by God and she likes to share her gift with all. Believe me she is truly a delight and I would not bat an eyelash at stopping by again, her gallery is overwhelming and what beautiful colors she uses. If you are in her neighborhood please stop by and meet Mary, she’s a kind, warm generous soul! and loves showing off her work!!
God bless you Mary!

]]> By: Janie http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-947 Janie Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:11:43 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-947 <p>I LOVE Mary's work. I have three of her pieces. One is a large sunflower window hung in my kitchen. The light shining through brightens the whole room! I just bought two more a couple of weeks ago. They're significantly smaller pieces, but wonderful nontheless. One is a coffee pot, which I had to have because it was painted on my birthday (She signs and dates each piece); the other is an 8 x 10 pansy flower, which I plan on sandwiching between two pieces of plexiglas and using as a small side table top.</p> I LOVE Mary’s work. I have three of her pieces. One is a large sunflower window hung in my kitchen. The light shining through brightens the whole room! I just bought two more a couple of weeks ago. They’re significantly smaller pieces, but wonderful nontheless. One is a coffee pot, which I had to have because it was painted on my birthday (She signs and dates each piece); the other is an 8 x 10 pansy flower, which I plan on sandwiching between two pieces of plexiglas and using as a small side table top.

]]> By: emy cahalin http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-946 emy cahalin Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:51:14 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-946 <p>I have been watching Mary's art and mission evolve over the last 20 years. I spend only one week a year on Holden beach but I make sure to stop by Mary's at least once each year. It is a magical, mystical place and I feel that there is far more than meets the eye but you have to open your mind and your heart. Please open your wallet too because wonderful things will happen with the money you spend there.</p> I have been watching Mary’s art and mission evolve over the last 20 years. I spend only one week a year on Holden beach but I make sure to stop by Mary’s at least once each year. It is a magical, mystical place and I feel that there is far more than meets the eye but you have to open your mind and your heart. Please open your wallet too because wonderful things will happen with the money you spend there.

]]> By: charlie http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-955 charlie Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:59:18 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-955 <p>you missed the point.too bad. mary is the furthest thing from creepy. the complete polar opposite. It is ashame that you so quickly label people you havent met or just simply dont understand in such a negative way. she has a heart as big as all outdoors and a smile that would melt even your heart.relax and give in to the unconventional.open your minds and expand your heart. THANK YOU MARY!! GOD BLESSW</p> you missed the point.too bad. mary is the furthest thing from creepy. the complete polar opposite. It is ashame that you so quickly label people you havent met or just simply dont understand in such a negative way. she has a heart as big as all outdoors and a smile that would melt even your heart.relax and give in to the unconventional.open your minds and expand your heart. THANK YOU MARY!! GOD BLESSW

]]> By: Diana http://glitchnyc.com/2006/07/20/is-it-creepy-is-it-art-or-is-it-both/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Diana Mon, 21 May 2007 02:29:40 +0000 http://glitchnyc.com/wp22/?p=247#comment-964 <p>I have been there in 2006 and 2007 She is one of a kind. Her art puts a smile on your face. You need to open your eyes to her art not the dolls.GO VISIT HER! Your love her. HAVE FUN!</p> I have been there in 2006 and 2007 She is one of a kind. Her art puts a smile on your face. You need to open your eyes to her art not the dolls.GO VISIT HER! Your love her. HAVE FUN!

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