ARTIST BIO
“Return to your longing, it will teach you everything.”
- Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings
Mary Grace Wynn, originally from Augusta, GA, returned home after living in Asheville, NC, and attending the University of North Carolina, Asheville, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Her artistic journey began with a dedication to film photography, specifically 35mm and medium format, culminating in her solo exhibition, "Interpretations of a Flexible God", where she explored the intricate connections between humanity and spirituality.
The solitude brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic allowed Mary Grace to delve deeper into her studio practice. With newfound time, she experimented with various methods and mediums, turning her focus to paint and graphite, forming the foundation of her current work.
Her latest pieces explore abstract forms inspired by the organic movement of plants, capturing the delicate beauty of nature through careful color layering and experimentation with opacity.
Mary Grace is also committed to serving her community through mentorship and leadership, currently holding positions on the Board of Directors for Westobou Gallery and serving as Director of Student Ministries at a local Episcopal church. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, spending time with her nieces and nephews, travelling, and exploring nature.
With an enthusiasm to share her recent creations, Mary Grace looks forward to continuing her artistic journey and further exploring the relationship between form, color, and nature in her work.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Mary Grace Wynn
Augusta, GA.
marygracewynn.com
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2013
Concentration: Photography
Distinction in Art
Distinction as University Research Scholar
Semester Abroad, Paris, FR. 2011
EXHIBITION HISTORY
WestoHUE Exhibition
Westobou Gallery, Augusta, GA, 2025
EDS Association Wild Game Dinner
Episcopal Day School, Augusta, GA, 2024
Seeds VII
Westobou Gallery, Augusta, GA, 2021
Juror: Shai Perry, Curator, Kansas City, MO.
Thought-Provoking Work by UNC Asheville Alumni
Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2013
Invitation Only
Interpretations of A Flexible God
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2013
Solo Exhibit
46th Annual Juried Show
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2013
Juror: John Oles, Ceramicist, New Orleans, LA.
Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium
Intercollegiate Juried Exhibition, Rock Hill, SC, 2012
Juror: Virginia Derryberry, Painter, Asheville, NC.
Annual Art Front Student Show
Highsmith University Union Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2012
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Exhibit
Flood Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios, Asheville, NC, 2012
45th Annual Juried Show
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2011
Juror: Kate Silvio, Sculpturist, Grand Rapids, MI.
Art Front Student Show
The Highsmith University Union Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2011
Selected Student Show
The Highsmith University Union Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2011
Juror: Leisa Rundquist, Art Department Chair, UNCA
Invitation Only
44th Annual Juried Show
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2010
Juror: Nina Katchadourian, Director, Drawing Center, New York, NY
AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
Recipient of 2nd Place Award, 46th Annual Juried Show, 2013
Art Alumni and Friends Scholarship, 2012-2013
Recipient of Juror’s Choice Award, Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2012
Recipient of Juror’s Choice Award, 45th Annual Juried Show, 2011
Recipient of Best 2D Piece Award, ART FRONT Student Show, 2011
Art Alumni and Friends Scholarship, 2011-2012
PUBLICATIONS
Southern Home Magazine - The Color Issue
March/April 2024
Artwork placed by designer Yancey Seibert Shearouse
Home of Virginia and Matt McKnight
Interpretations of a Flexible God
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The University of North Carolina at Asheville, 2013
Faculty Advisors: Brent Skidmore & Eric Tomberlin
