Mary Case Portfolio Box

Tumbleweed Series, $3000

We moved to the edge of the Hill Country from north of Houston right when the pandemic started. Walks to a river became very important and I stumbled upon fossils that intrigued me; the fossilized river bank appeared to contain bits of branches. This reminded me of my woodland paintings but tangled and petrified over time. This connection to our past was calming during this tough year. The discovery felt comforting; coming full circle with a very, very old story that bridged a gap to the present. It inspired me to draw abstract natural forms on imported handmade paper made of a hemp blend. I chose the paper for its character and 2000 year old method of production- creating another bridge between the past and the present. 

Drawing Suite comes in handmade engraved clamshell box with museum gloves and artist statement.