BIOGRAPHY
B. 1999, Samammish, WA
Mallory is originally from Samammish Washington, and graduated with a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2024 in Seattle, where she also lives and works. She was featured in a group show at Cornish as her graduating exhibition, entitled “Freakshow Show” at 9th Avenue Gallery on Cornish campus. Her work is currently on display at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research gallery space in Seattle until 2025, as well as at the monthly art walks at the Greenwood Art Collective under the gallery The Waiting Room. You can see this show on the second Friday of every month, where she regularly attends in person from 6-10 PM.
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When it comes to my work, I think they always come from a nostalgic place, whether it be surface level or deep down. Growing up in a tradition early 2000’s suburban environment gifted me with childhood memories of better times. And as I age, although I hold these memories closer and closer to my heart, they seem to drift farther and farther away, abstracting into darkness and forgetfulness. There is nothing more inspiring to me than a nostalgic scene, regularly bright and sunny, shifted into the darkness of the night, or into endless grey fog.
When I make paintings, it’s usually because there lives an image in my head that I cannot get out. An idea so present and with so much intrigue, that it somewhat haunts me until I take the time to paint it out. Although my personal life is consistently messy, my paintings thrive on the smallest details and patience; I usually can’t consider them finished until they reach a level of rendering that balances on the the wire between hyper-realism and an uncanny liminal sensation. Painting on wood panels allows me to achieve an interesting level of rendering, as the texture present is wood grain rather than the weave of canvas. Sometimes I take the time to make sure the wood grain matches up with the composition, for an even more unique effect. Occasionally I may use a hyper-gloss medium to thicken my acrylic paint and make it appear as oil paint, one of my favorite illusions. Never the less, I hope you do enjoy my continuous creations and inspirations that circle me and my life, your support is greatly appreciated; especially if you took the time to read of all this. I hope you were inspired today.
