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Mary
Calkins began studies in 1971, but left to
pursue other directions. She returned to the
Massachusetts College of Art in Boston
seventeen years later. This renewed
commitment resulted in her BFA in Painting in
1994. During this time, Ms. Calkins developed
an interest in Native American culture, which in
1992 led to a year of study at the Institute of
American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Since completing her formal training, Ms.
Calkins has pursued painting and printmaking
full time. She combines techniques and
approaches for unusual results; one of her
favorites in the incorporation of collage in her
work. The resulting images are rich with texture,
color and environmental and historical
influences.
Ms. Calkins' work is non-representational,
allowing individual responses and
interpretation. Her paintings have been
featured in a number of shows.
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