ABOUT THE ARTIST

Mary Made is a multi-talented artist who focuses on expressing emotions to people through her artwork. Her canvases burst with life, where vibrant colours dance with rich textures, creating a mesmerizing interplay between realism and abstraction. Each piece bears her unmistakable signature style – a harmonious fusion that has captivated audiences since her debut.

Some of her paintings transcend conventional boundaries, inviting viewers on ethereal journeys through unknown dimensions. Her paintings serve as portals to contemplative spaces, where one can explore the mysterious interplay between earthly existence and cosmic forces. Since 2012, her compelling artworks have graced numerous exhibitions, establishing her presence in the contemporary art scene.

From her Brussels atelier, Mary continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, transforming raw emotion into visual art that resonates deeply with those who encounter her work. Her pieces don’t merely occupy space on walls – they create immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and stir the soul.

A true explorer of visual arts, Mary crafts her creative universe through a rich and diverse palette of expressions. From the luxuriant texture of oils to the delicate nature of watercolours, from the vibrancy of acrylics to the subtle poetry of pastels, she passionately masters each medium that crosses her path. Her expertise extends to ancestral techniques such as gilding and glazing, which she boldly combines with contemporary mixed media approaches.

Trained at several art academies, she had the privilege of refining her artistic vision under the guidance of renowned masters, honing her creative skills through teachings from prominent artists such as Reine-Marie Pinchon, Ewa Karpinska, Roland Palmaerts, Alvaro Castagnet, Bei-An Cao, Herman Pekel, Viktoria Prischedko, Odette Feller, Corinne Izquierdo, Ming Xin Wen, Fernand Thienpondt, Dominique Coppe, Amit Kapoor, Nicolas Lopez, Aslani Kourosh, Catherine Sommelette, Slawa Prischedko, Ekaterina Sava, Anne Baron, Laurie Breda, Mustapha Ben Lahmar, Pierre Sentjens, Emmanuel Blot, Frank Rollier, Victoria Calleja, Abel Antonysamy and Madeleine Lejeune to name a few.

These pivotal encounters have fueled her quest for excellence while preserving the authenticity of her creative voice.

A non-exhaustive list of memberships:

• Director and Former Chairwoman of the Cultural Center La Villa
• Chair of the Association of Painters and Sculptors of Ganshoren
• Chair of the Art Circle Colors and Shapes
• Member of the Art Circle Eugène Laersman
• Member of the Aquarellistes Francophones de Belgique
• Member of the International Watercolor Society

A non-exhaustive list of exhibitions, selections and awards:

• Jan-Mar 2025 – BELGIAN CHOCOLATE VILLAGE – Koekelberg (BE) – “The African Art”
• Oct-Dec 2024 – DELHI METROPOLITAN EDUCATION – New Delhi (IN) – BRONZE MEDAL – “2nd Olympiart 2024”
• Nov 2024 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Colors and Shapes: Woman”
• Nov 2024 – GALERIE DU BEFFROI – Namur (BE) – “6th Exhibition A.F.B.”
• Oct 2024 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “P.S.G. Automn Fair”
• Mar-May 2024 – CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE – Brussels (BE) – International Art Exhibition “Bridging Colors”
• Mar 2024 – VĂN MIẾU TEMPLE – Hanoï (VN) – MERIT AWARD – International Watercolor Exhibition “Vietnam in Acquarello”
• Dec 2023 – BEL’AQUAREL – Brugge (BE) – 2nd Watercolor Biennial “The Magic of Watercolor” (IWS)
• Nov 2023 – SPORTHAL COMENIUS – Koekelberg (BE) – “Women Standing Through Art”
• Oct 2023 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “The Abstraction”
• Sep 2023 – ALL IS JOY SOHO – London (UK) – “D.A.B.A.”
• Sep 2023 – TOWN HALL – Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (BE) – “Nature”
• Oct 2022 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Birds”
• Sep 2022 – TOWN HALL – Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (BE) – “Brussels, my Beauty”
• Oct 2021 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Automn Fair”
• Sep 2021 – TOWN HALL – Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (BE) – “Dancing”
• Oct 2020 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Autown Fair”
• Oct 2019 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Autown Fair”
• Aug 2019 – TOWN HALL – Sint-Agatha-Berchem (BE) – “Cycling”
• Apr 2019 – KYLNA ART GALLERY – Jette (BE)
• Sep 2018 – TOWN HALL – Sint-Agatha-Berchem (BE) – “Expo 58”
• Apr 2017 – THE HORTA CHAPEL – Jette (BE)
• Jun 2016 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Our Swamp in the City”
• Apr 2016 – TOWN HALL – Jette (BE)
• Apr 2015 – CTC – Jette (BE)
• Oct 2014 – PARKING SCHOOL – Brussels (BE) –  “A Child in the City” (Child Focus)
• May 2014 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Spring Fair”
• Oct 2013 – PARKING SCHOOL – Brussels (BE) –  “A Child in the City” (Child Focus)
• Oct 2013 – ESPACE REPÈRES – Anderlecht (BE) –  “The Craftswoman”
• Jun 2013 – CONSERVART – Uccle (BE)
• Apr 2013 – CTC – Jette (BE)
• Dec 2012 – PARKING SCHOOL – Brussels (BE) – “A Child in the City”  (Child Focus)
• Nov 2012 – W:HALLL FORUM – Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (BE) – “Art & Nature” (ARNA)
• Oct 2012 – LA VILLA CULTURE – Ganshoren (BE) – “Automn Fair”
• Oct 2012 – ESPACE REPÈRES – Anderlecht (BE) –  “Artists’ Hideout”
• Sep 2012 – TOWN HALL – Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (BE) – “Flowers”