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Mary Ahern Artist

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I invite you into my world as an artist through intimate glimpses of studio life, exhibitions, preparations, and the creative process that fuels my work. My writing chronicles adventures, garden-inspired creations, and the evolution of my artistic vision.

Follow along on my blogs and social media where I regularly share my journey. My photography and videography offer visual narratives that complement my written reflections—capturing moments of beauty and inspiration that bring joy to everyday life.


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Exhibition: Summer Jam. foto foto Gallery Huntington NY

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on July 25, 2025 by Mary AhernAugust 30, 2025

Summer Jam

fotofoto Gallery
14 West Carver Street
Huntington NY 11743

July 31 – August 23, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 6:00PM

fotofoto Gallery Hours:

Thursday – 12:30 – 4 pm & Friday, Saturday, Sunday   11:00 am to 6:00 pm


“Unstoppable,” is an oil painting that boldly challenges forces that undermine democratic values and silence marginalized communities fighting for equality.

Across Ahern’s over 50-year career in business and the arts, she has fought against the systematic subjugation of women’s voices and independence, refusing to accept the institutional barriers designed to limit women’s power and self-determination.

Unstoppable. A painting by the artist, Mary Ahern
Unstoppable. Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas. 30×40″.
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Mary Ahern Artist Posted on July 24, 2025 by Mary AhernAugust 30, 2025

Presents

Art Angels

The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. Presents

The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) proudly presents this online showcase featuring works created by dedicated volunteers, upholding NAWA’s core values. The Art Angels exhibition is held annually to honor its mission to educate and empower. The 51 members included in the Art Angels exhibition have generously contributed their time to advance the mission of NAWA.
Since the organization’s founding in 1889, NAWA has relied upon the expertise, kindness, and goodwill of its volunteers. The Art Angels Exhibition celebrates the exceptional volunteers, known as Art Angels, who are considered to be the backbone of the organization. It is with their generosity, and by the investment of their time that the organization grows and expands.

August 18 – September 30, 2025

Online Exhibition at the NAWA Virtual Gallery

Unstoppable. A painting by the artist, Mary Ahern
“Unstoppable” 30×40″ Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Exhibition: Huntington Arts Council – The Main Street Gallery

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on June 24, 2025 by Mary AhernJuly 24, 2025

June 10 – July 13, 2025

213 Main Street
Huntington NY 11743

Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 2025. 5-8PM

Main Street Gallery Hours:

Tuesday – Friday  11:00 am to 4:00 pm

My New World – Anemone Redux

36×36″ Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This oil painting creates a compelling fusion between earthly botany and cosmic wonder. The central anemone bursts from the canvas with the energy of a solar flare, its petals curling like waves of stellar energy. The deep purple and magenta palette bridges the gap between garden blooms and nebulae, while the flower’s center resembles a dark cosmic body surrounded by scattered stardust.

The background’s atmospheric swirls blur the boundary between floral study and space art. This deliberate ambiguity invites viewers to contemplate the connections between microscopic and macroscopic natural forms, suggesting that the patterns of nature repeat themselves from the smallest garden flower to the largest galactic structures.

View this oil painting on my website here!


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Art exhibition: National Association of Women Artists – The 136th Annual Members Exhibition

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on June 21, 2025 by Mary AhernJune 25, 2025

Cosmic Peony Power

30×30″ Gallery Wrapped Oil on Canvas

“Cosmic Peony Power” is a captivating 30×30-inch oil painting that intertwines nature’s beauty with cosmic symbols. The focal point is a single peony, its vibrant heart a fusion of yellows and oranges radiating outward. This blend of realism and abstraction creates a dynamic tension, suggesting a connection between the flower’s microcosmic form and the universe. The swirling colors and patterns evoke a sense of perpetual motion, inviting exploration into the harmony between nature and the cosmos. The painting celebrates the bloom’s vitality and the universe’s mysteries.

View this artwork on The NAWA website here!


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Mary Ahern Artist Posted on June 20, 2025 by Mary AhernJuly 26, 2025

This is What I’ve Been Talking About on Instagram Recently

You can follow all my posts here or follow me on Instagram. I also post to BlueSky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads and YouTube.

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Plot twist: The visual artist who hated writing just published an article about... writing ✍️⁠
A few years ago I could barely manage thank-you cards. Now journaling is as essential to my creative process as my paintbrush.⁠
One simple daily question changed everything: `What shifted in me today?`⁠
Link to the article is in my bio

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Plot twist: The visual artist who hated writing just published an article about... writing ✍️⁠
A few years ago I could barely manage thank-you cards. Now journaling is as essential to my creative process as my paintbrush.⁠
One simple daily question changed everything: 'What shifted in me today?'⁠
Link to the article is in my bio

Plot twist: The visual artist who hated writing just published an article about... writing ✍️⁠
A few years ago I could barely manage thank-you cards. Now journaling is as essential to my creative process as my paintbrush.⁠
One simple daily question changed everything: `What shifted in me today?`⁠
Link to the article is in my bio
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Take a Minute to just look at brushes, the tools of the trade for an Artist.
Some of my brushes are decades old. I take excellent care of them since they take care of me.

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Take a Minute to just look at brushes, the tools of the trade for an Artist.
Some of my brushes are decades old. I take excellent care of them since they take care of me.

Take a Minute to just look at brushes, the tools of the trade for an Artist.
Some of my brushes are decades old. I take excellent care of them since they take care of me.
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"For Those of US" is an article, no, a prose poem, no, a bunch of statements, no a......whatever. I don`t know what it is technically, but what I do know is that it is my lived experience and the experience of untold millions of other women artists. Can you relate?⁠
Link in bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠

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"For Those of US" is an article, no, a prose poem, no, a bunch of statements, no a......whatever. I don't know what it is technically, but what I do know is that it is my lived experience and the experience of untold millions of other women artists. Can you relate?⁠
Link in bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠

"For Those of US" is an article, no, a prose poem, no, a bunch of statements, no a......whatever. I don`t know what it is technically, but what I do know is that it is my lived experience and the experience of untold millions of other women artists. Can you relate?⁠
Link in bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠
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Here I am, almost 50 years apart. My earliest art shows were at the Floral Park Art League`s summer show, where I would hang my artwork on the fences. All these years later, I`m showing my work in the Ceres Gallery in Chelsea, NY. A long, interesting journey with all the ups and downs of a Coney Island roller coaster. What a trip! Glad to be here and still creating! ⁠
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Read "For Those of US" on my Substack column to learn about my journey. ⁠
Link in Bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠

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Here I am, almost 50 years apart. My earliest art shows were at the Floral Park Art League's summer show, where I would hang my artwork on the fences. All these years later, I'm showing my work in the Ceres Gallery in Chelsea, NY. A long, interesting journey with all the ups and downs of a Coney Island roller coaster. What a trip! Glad to be here and still creating! ⁠
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Read "For Those of US" on my Substack column to learn about my journey. ⁠
Link in Bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠

Here I am, almost 50 years apart. My earliest art shows were at the Floral Park Art League`s summer show, where I would hang my artwork on the fences. All these years later, I`m showing my work in the Ceres Gallery in Chelsea, NY. A long, interesting journey with all the ups and downs of a Coney Island roller coaster. What a trip! Glad to be here and still creating! ⁠
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Read "For Those of US" on my Substack column to learn about my journey. ⁠
Link in Bio: https://maryahernartist.substack.com/⁠
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Sanctuary Magazine has published my latest article about taking responsibility for yourself and your health. They are also recommending that you join my Substack, where I write about my Art, Garden, and what I`m doing and learning about Aging Gracefully. Sign up for Sanctuary, where they Empower and Inspire women With Compelling Contant. Also, subscribe to my Substack. Both subscriptions are free and both offer calmness in the maelstrom of life. Links in Bio.

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Sanctuary Magazine has published my latest article about taking responsibility for yourself and your health. They are also recommending that you join my Substack, where I write about my Art, Garden, and what I'm doing and learning about Aging Gracefully. Sign up for Sanctuary, where they Empower and Inspire women With Compelling Contant. Also, subscribe to my Substack. Both subscriptions are free and both offer calmness in the maelstrom of life. Links in Bio.

Sanctuary Magazine has published my latest article about taking responsibility for yourself and your health. They are also recommending that you join my Substack, where I write about my Art, Garden, and what I`m doing and learning about Aging Gracefully. Sign up for Sanctuary, where they Empower and Inspire women With Compelling Contant. Also, subscribe to my Substack. Both subscriptions are free and both offer calmness in the maelstrom of life. Links in Bio. ...

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"Looking closely inside a flower is like seeing a miracle." -Mary Ahern

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"Looking closely inside a flower is like seeing a miracle." -Mary Ahern

"Looking closely inside a flower is like seeing a miracle." -Mary Ahern ...

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Sanctuary Magazine has just published my latest article. This is what they posted on their home page. Read it now on their website. ⁠
https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/marys-art-starts-in-the-garden-august-25.html⁠
MARY’S ART STARTS IN THE GARDEN: Find “Your Body Is Like Your Garden: Pay Attention to Signs of Distress” this month.⁠
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“Like a collapsing hydrangea in the summer sun, I, too, need water, cooling shade, and careful attention to the messages my body and brain are sending to me in order to thrive.” ~ Mary Ahern⁠

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Sanctuary Magazine has just published my latest article. This is what they posted on their home page. Read it now on their website. ⁠
https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/marys-art-starts-in-the-garden-august-25.html⁠
MARY’S ART STARTS IN THE GARDEN: Find “Your Body Is Like Your Garden: Pay Attention to Signs of Distress” this month.⁠
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“Like a collapsing hydrangea in the summer sun, I, too, need water, cooling shade, and careful attention to the messages my body and brain are sending to me in order to thrive.” ~ Mary Ahern⁠

Sanctuary Magazine has just published my latest article. This is what they posted on their home page. Read it now on their website. ⁠
https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/marys-art-starts-in-the-garden-august-25.html⁠
MARY’S ART STARTS IN THE GARDEN: Find “Your Body Is Like Your Garden: Pay Attention to Signs of Distress” this month.⁠
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“Like a collapsing hydrangea in the summer sun, I, too, need water, cooling shade, and careful attention to the messages my body and brain are sending to me in order to thrive.” ~ Mary Ahern⁠
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At the opening reception of the Summer Jam exhibition at the @fotofoto_gallery, Pam Waldroup spoke about the work of the artists who contributed to this new and diverse show. I am honored to show with this group of accomplished local artists!⁠
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This exhibition will be on view until August 23, 2025. Give yourself a treat and head over to 14 West Carver Street, Huntington. NY.

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At the opening reception of the Summer Jam exhibition at the @fotofoto_gallery, Pam Waldroup spoke about the work of the artists who contributed to this new and diverse show. I am honored to show with this group of accomplished local artists!⁠
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This exhibition will be on view until August 23, 2025. Give yourself a treat and head over to 14 West Carver Street, Huntington. NY.

At the opening reception of the Summer Jam exhibition at the @fotofoto_gallery, Pam Waldroup spoke about the work of the artists who contributed to this new and diverse show. I am honored to show with this group of accomplished local artists!⁠
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This exhibition will be on view until August 23, 2025. Give yourself a treat and head over to 14 West Carver Street, Huntington. NY.
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Hubby Dave and I attended the Summer Jam opening reception at the @fotofoto_gallery in Huntington on Saturday. I`m so glad I am able to share my oil painting, Unstoppable, with my local community. ⁠
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The painting boldly challenges forces that undermine democratic values and silence marginalized communities fighting for equality. Across my over 50-year career in business and the arts, I have fought against the systematic subjugation of women’s voices and independence, refusing to accept the institutional barriers designed to limit women’s power and self-determination. My flowers will not be stopped, as you can see at the bottom of the painting, where the petal is slipping under the window frame.⁠

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Hubby Dave and I attended the Summer Jam opening reception at the @fotofoto_gallery in Huntington on Saturday. I'm so glad I am able to share my oil painting, Unstoppable, with my local community. ⁠
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The painting boldly challenges forces that undermine democratic values and silence marginalized communities fighting for equality. Across my over 50-year career in business and the arts, I have fought against the systematic subjugation of women’s voices and independence, refusing to accept the institutional barriers designed to limit women’s power and self-determination. My flowers will not be stopped, as you can see at the bottom of the painting, where the petal is slipping under the window frame.⁠

Hubby Dave and I attended the Summer Jam opening reception at the @fotofoto_gallery in Huntington on Saturday. I`m so glad I am able to share my oil painting, Unstoppable, with my local community. ⁠
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The painting boldly challenges forces that undermine democratic values and silence marginalized communities fighting for equality. Across my over 50-year career in business and the arts, I have fought against the systematic subjugation of women’s voices and independence, refusing to accept the institutional barriers designed to limit women’s power and self-determination. My flowers will not be stopped, as you can see at the bottom of the painting, where the petal is slipping under the window frame.⁠
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I am so pleased to be showing my work along with these talented artists at the fotofoto Gallery in Huntington, NY. If you`re in the area, stop in at the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 2nd, from 5-7 pm to see the work and have some fabulous conversations about ART from the crème de la crème of Long Island artists.

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I am so pleased to be showing my work along with these talented artists at the fotofoto Gallery in Huntington, NY. If you're in the area, stop in at the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 2nd, from 5-7 pm to see the work and have some fabulous conversations about ART from the crème de la crème of Long Island artists.

I am so pleased to be showing my work along with these talented artists at the fotofoto Gallery in Huntington, NY. If you`re in the area, stop in at the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 2nd, from 5-7 pm to see the work and have some fabulous conversations about ART from the crème de la crème of Long Island artists. ...

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At art exhibitions and museums, you can always identify whether the viewer is an artist. Artists have a particular way of really looking at art. We look up close to the surface to see the techniques the artist used to create the work, the brushstrokes, the edges, the layering, and the impasto or thickness of the paint. We move back and forth to view the painting up close and from a distance. How do you engage with the artwork you are looking at?⁠

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At art exhibitions and museums, you can always identify whether the viewer is an artist. Artists have a particular way of really looking at art. We look up close to the surface to see the techniques the artist used to create the work, the brushstrokes, the edges, the layering, and the impasto or thickness of the paint. We move back and forth to view the painting up close and from a distance. How do you engage with the artwork you are looking at?⁠

At art exhibitions and museums, you can always identify whether the viewer is an artist. Artists have a particular way of really looking at art. We look up close to the surface to see the techniques the artist used to create the work, the brushstrokes, the edges, the layering, and the impasto or thickness of the paint. We move back and forth to view the painting up close and from a distance. How do you engage with the artwork you are looking at?⁠ ...

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On yesterday`s beautiful summer day, Hubby Dave and I took a bike ride on the Bethpage Bike Path to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. We stopped to admire a little garden lovingly and generously planted by someone for all to enjoy. This garden is such a gift and a sanctuary for everyone who happens by.

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On yesterday's beautiful summer day, Hubby Dave and I took a bike ride on the Bethpage Bike Path to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. We stopped to admire a little garden lovingly and generously planted by someone for all to enjoy. This garden is such a gift and a sanctuary for everyone who happens by.

On yesterday`s beautiful summer day, Hubby Dave and I took a bike ride on the Bethpage Bike Path to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. We stopped to admire a little garden lovingly and generously planted by someone for all to enjoy. This garden is such a gift and a sanctuary for everyone who happens by. ...

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Art Exhibition: Ceres Gallery – Raising Women’s Voices 2025

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mary AhernJune 25, 2025

May 28 – June 21, 2025. Raising Women’s Voices.

Ceres Gallery Exhibition.

547 West 27th St
Suite 201 New York
NY 10001

Ceres Gallery NYC

“Unstoppable,” is an oil painting that boldly challenges forces that undermine democratic values and silence marginalized communities fighting for equality. Across Ahern’s over 50-year career in business and the arts, she has fought against the systematic subjugation of women’s voices and independence, refusing to accept the institutional barriers designed to limit women’s power and self-determination.


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Queens College Art Exhibition – Full Circles – Featuring the Art of Mary Ahern and Virginia Mallon

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mary AhernJune 9, 2025

Art Exhibition: Full Circles: Featuring the Art of Mary Ahern and Virginia Mallon

The art exhibition Full Circles celebrates the careers of two Queens College Alumni from April 7 through May 5, 2025, at the Queens College Art Center Gallery in the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Campus Library.

Queens College alumnae Mary Ahern (class of 1980) and Virginia Mallon (class of 1985) have crossed paths many times since graduating in the 80s. Though distinct in style, these accomplished artists have shared similar journeys, challenges, and successes throughout their careers. Both have experienced long-standing memberships in the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) and at Ceres Gallery, one of the oldest feminist galleries in New York City. On view will be work representing the arc of expression and symbols explored during their years at Queens College and still uniquely threads through their current artwork decades later.

Ahern’s art is deeply rooted in symbolism, dynamically reflecting the interconnectedness within the microcosm of her garden and the macrocosm of the cosmos. Her vibrant floral works invite viewers to contemplate universal questions of existence, exploring themes of survival, growth, and renewal through meticulous attention to the natural world. Issues of isolation and exclusion featured in her work then return in this new period of political upheaval.

Mallon approaches her art through a different lens. “My work contemplates religious, historic, and mythological women and the psychological undercurrents of contemporary society.” Mallon explains. With influences from social realism, political, and feminist art her powerful pieces offer commentary on modern societal challenges from a distinctly female perspective, exploring complex themes of identity, power, and resilience.

Both artists have successfully balanced their artistic pursuits with parallel careers outside the art world, bringing unique perspectives to their creative practice.

April 7 to May 5, 2025
at QUEENS COLLEGE ART CENTER
65-30 Kissena Blvd, 6th Floor, Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, Flushing, NY 11367
Reception, 4pm to 7pm, Thursday, April 10th
Gallery open weekdays 1-4pm, and by appointment.



Download Press Release Here:

2025-04 Press Release-QC-Full Circles-Ahern-MallonDownload

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Lifelong Learning: A Personal Journey

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on October 27, 2024 by Mary AhernJune 9, 2025

Seth Godin. Akimbo

Screenshot of one of the online Seth Godin & Bernadette Jiwa Akimbo courses I took with other students around the world. It’s a great way to meet others interested in the same things as you.

I’m in my 70s and very excited since I’m back at school and taking a new class. We are so lucky now that there are many ways to continue learning. We can take classes in traditional in-person settings, take online workshops, or pursue a hybrid balance. What a gift!

My pursuit of knowledge has always been eclectic. I study what I want, when I want or need it, to enhance the projects I’m working on. Not one to seek the traditional BA, MA, or PhD stepping stones, I followed the song made famous by Frank Sinatra, I did it “My Way.”

One of the constants in my life is that I’m always studying something. A deep and wide curiosity leads me to focus on personal growth and practical knowledge — from Maharishi to computer programming and everything in between.

Many online classes over the years have allowed me to study subjects like digital painting, oils, watercolor, illustration, and abstraction. These online classes let me experiment quickly with various mediums and styles to see if they are something I might want to study more deeply. I remember taking an online workshop with an artist and then flying from NY to Baton Rouge to study in his in-person workshops. This would never have happened had I not met him and his work online. Both the online and in-person types of study are unique experiences in their way, and at times, one leads to the other.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

Originally published in Sanctuary Magazine. 

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Awakenings in the Garden: An Artist’s Journey

Mary Ahern Artist Posted on September 30, 2024 by Mary AhernJune 9, 2025

My garden has been the inspiration behind my art for decades but formally studying horticulture introduced me to an entirely new understanding of the garden. Studying the science behind this living environment at my doorstep, was and continues to be a source of endless investigation. Not just in the beauty a garden can project, but in the sustainability, the interaction, and reliability of the vast array of life forms involved in creating a mutually dependent whole. Because of this deep study of my garden, my art has changed. As I’ve grown in an awareness of the complexity of the garden that I’ve designed and tended for over 35 years, my art has changed too by becoming more expressive, less realistic, and more multilayered.

I first became aware of how I was being transformed, not just by having more technical knowledge through my studies in horticulture when one day, standing in my garden, my clothes and hands covered in dirt, scratched and bug bitten, a wave of quiet contentment entered my very being. Yes, I was exhausted, and my body was aching from the hours of hard physical labor, but something different was flowing through my mind. It was a sense of awakening. I felt it but I was not able to articulate clearly what I felt. I still don’t have the words completely to express this transformation. So, I have been trying to do so through my art.

Mary in Her Studio Working on Phaelanopsis Orchid (December 2020)

Working in my studio on the Phaelanopsis Orchid (December 2020)

Spending years since then of work both in my mind and physically, I have dug deeper into the metaphor the garden has represented to me about all living beings. It has taught me that in order to survive, the building of communities is needed to create a harmonic, healthy balance. The garden speaks to me of survival. I watch hummingbirds, with their long beaks, attracted to the long tubular flowers of the Salvias. I smell the late day fragrance of the Brugmansia as it seduces night pollinators less exhausted from a day’s work to help the lifecycle. Each insect, each flower, each fungus is only trying to survive for another season, another year, another generation. We as humans, like the complexities found in the garden are also trying to survive and hopefully prosper.

In my studio, my large, centrally focused flower paintings have been inspired by the imagery I saw through the microscopes used during my scientific studies in horticulture. The bold colors and large sized paintings were my way of grabbing the attention of the viewer just as the stunning presentation of a bold peony blossom calls out for attention.

Phaelanopsis Orchid (A Work in Progress,

Phaelanopsis Orchid (A Work in Progress, December 2020)
© Mary Ahern

Over time the education I am receiving from the garden has been changing me. My artwork reflects my deepening thoughts, abstract concepts, and my openness to explore new ideas and deeper theories of the world surrounding us.

During Covid, another revelation presented itself to me. I began to look at the imagery posted online by NASA showing us the galaxy of which we are but a small part. I realized that the entire universe also depended upon that harmony and balance all of us, the garden included, must have in order to exist. This awareness of the delicacy of both the microcosm and the macrocosm of our worlds is what I am now trying to express in my artwork. Blending abstractions inspired by the cosmos transparently through the realistic flowers grown in my garden informs the current work in my studio.

The awareness of the multi-layered reliance on other forces to help in survival is humbling. This new awareness has deepened my gratitude. This is what I am now attempting to create in my studio.

Cosmic Phaelanopsis​ on Oil ~ 24 x 24 inches. Deep Cradled Hardboard

Cosmic Phaelanopsis​
Oil ~ 24 x 24 inches. Deep Cradled Hardboard.  Available on the website here.
© Mary Ahern

Note: “Cosmic Phaelanopsis” is the final work after I put the piece aside for two years due to being dissatisfied with its direction. The final “Cosmic Phaelanopsis” is an example of the new direction my work has taken.
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Partial Artist Statement:
This artwork sparks a vital conversation reflecting the interconnectedness and balance within the microcosm of my garden and the macrocosm of the cosmos. My work draws inspiration from the life cycle of flowers to explore existential questions about existence, purpose, fragility, and interconnectedness.


Originally published in Sanctuary Magazine. July 2024 and in my Art Blog here

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