Mary Vidnovic Puri

At the beginning of my artistic journey, I was determined to draw as realistically as possible. Once I started painting, I began experimenting with color, mark making and texture. I enjoy the challenge of technical realism as much as the freedom of abstraction, and I often try to fuse the two within a single work of art. I feel that incorporating many different painting styles and mediums in one work of art can represent the space in between dreams and reality. I have a meditative approach to creating, and at times, my paintings organically and intuitively transform beyond my initial intentions.

I’ve always enjoyed taking photos and capturing beautiful moments in time. After graduating from college, I started my professional career in the photography field and until recently worked in the photo studio at a tech company. I also coordinated an office wide art gallery reception every quarter for my fellow creatives to show their latest artistic pursuits outside of work.