Mary Hughes

Topography Series

In this body of work, I explore the concepts of mapping, mark making and the passage of time. The drawings and paintings are built upon meandering lines formed in reaction to previous layers, recalling contour maps, topographical lines and nautical charts. The organic forms reference the landscape while also referencing abstract patterning -- mark-making as an act of confirmation. Some environments appear self-contained while others seem part of a larger universe. Simultaneously, the “maps” represent the passage of time and the wanderings of the mind.

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Paintings

Works on Paper