Mary Farmer

Mary Farmer's every breath reflects that of an accomplished, seasoned artist. Following in the footsteps of such renowned painters as Jasper Johns, she chose the unique medium of encaustic painting to express herself artistically to the world. Her pieces explore a wide range of content, possibilities and personal history. Using one of the most innovative methods of painting, Farmer melts beeswax and colored pigments into liquid/paste and then applies the hot mixture to a white panel. She labors through hours of sculpting and layering to build vibrant images into masterful works of art.

Farmer obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Georgia State University after beginning her degree program at the Atlanta College of Art. She has completed several encaustic workshops and certificate programs in New York and San Francisco. She is a founding member of International Encaustic Artists, an organization that brings encaustic painters together to share, connect and collaborate on projects. Select members of this group including Farmer participated in a show at the Las Vegas Contemporary Art Center and a traveling diptych show hanging in numerous venues. Mary Farmer lives and has her studio in Asheville, North Carolina. She travels as often as her work allows.

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