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Mary Josephson

Mary Josephson

Plenty

Nov 2 - Dec 23
Mary Josephson | LET IT BEE | 34123

This November, Traver Gallery is thrilled to present Plenty by Mary Josephson. In her latest work, Mary Josephson focuses on her subjects’ rich and abundant inner lives by portraying them immersed in lush foliage, greenery, and wildlife. Her figurative works transport the viewer into vibrant and imaginative universes. Mary intends this exhibit to be a full and well-rounded conversation, bringing in people from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. Figures, animals, flora, and fauna coexist on tapestries, canvas, and panels. Josephson‘s rich colors and textures draw our attention to the beauty and activities that deepen our daily lives and give us a sense of well-being, peace, and joy.

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AND HE WAS GONE | 34122
AND HE WAS GONE | 34122, 2023
glass, gemstones, embroidery on tapestry
13"h x 13"w x 13"d
$3,200
THE EAR OF THE HEART  | 34138
THE EAR OF THE HEART | 34138, 2023
embroidery and beadwork on tapestry
14"h x 14" w x 3"d
$3,200
THE STARLING SINGS | 34125
THE STARLING SINGS | 34125, 2023
glass, gemstones, embroidery on tapestry
13"h x 13"w x 13"d
$3,200
THE PEOPLE WE HOLD CLOSE | 34144
THE PEOPLE WE HOLD CLOSE | 34144, 2023
embroidery and beadwork on felt
13"h x 13" w x 2"d
$3,200
THE POEM I OWE YOU  | 34139
THE POEM I OWE YOU | 34139, 2023
embroidery and beadwork on linen
14"h x 14" w x 3"d
$3,200
LET IT BEE | 34123
LET IT BEE | 34123, 2023
oil and plate glass on wood
60"h x 96"w
$22,000
STAYING IN | 34124
STAYING IN | 34124, 2023
oil on wood
48"h x 60"w
$10,500
PLENTY  | 34126
PLENTY | 34126, 2023
oil on canvas
40"h x 30"w x 1"d
$6,200
ALL ARE WELCOME  | 34127
ALL ARE WELCOME | 34127, 2023
oil on canvas
48"h x 36"w x 1"d
$7,500
WHY NOT TRY TO TOUCH THE OTHER | 34131
WHY NOT TRY TO TOUCH THE OTHER | 34131, 2023
oil on canvas
27.7"h x 21.5" w x 2"d
$3,500
BIRTH OF THE GREEN MAN | 34128
BIRTH OF THE GREEN MAN | 34128, 2023
embroidery and beadwork on tapestry
26.25"h x 22.25" w x 2"d
SOLD
THE BEE IN ME | 34130
THE BEE IN ME | 34130, 2023
oil and plate glass on panel
26.25"h x 22.25" w x 2"d
$3,200
SANCTUARY  | 34132
SANCTUARY | 34132, 2023
oil on panel
20.25"h x 17.25" w x 2"d
$1,500
I HEARD THEM HEADING SOUTH  | 34133
I HEARD THEM HEADING SOUTH | 34133, 2023
oil on panel
20.25"h x 17.25" w x 2"d
$1,500
OPEN WINDOW | 34134
OPEN WINDOW | 34134, 2023
oil on panel
16"h x 14" w x 2"d
SOLD
THE WORLD AND DESIRE  | 34135
THE WORLD AND DESIRE | 34135, 2023
oil and plate glass on panel
16"h x 14" w x 2"d
SOLD
MIRROR MIRROR  | 34136
MIRROR MIRROR | 34136, 2023
etched vintage vanity mirror, glass beads
15.5"h x 7" w x 3"d
$2,500
MY BIRD FLIES EVEN IN SLEEP  | 34137
MY BIRD FLIES EVEN IN SLEEP | 34137, 2023
etched mirror, oil on metal, cement
13.25"h x 4.5" w x 4"d
SOLD
HANDSOME MAN | 34140
HANDSOME MAN | 34140, 2023
etched glass
7"h x 5" w x 2"d
$500
FLOWER POWER | 34141
FLOWER POWER | 34141, 2023
etched glass
11"h x 8" w x 2"d
$1,200
GARDENIA  | 34142
GARDENIA | 34142, 2023
etched glass
8.5"h x 6.5" w x 2"d
$700
CAMELLIA  | 34143
CAMELLIA | 34143, 2023
etched glass
8.5"h x 6.75" w x 2"d
$600
BLUE HOUR | 34145
BLUE HOUR | 34145, 2023
wood block print
29"h x 22.75" w x 2"d
$2,500
MAGIC MOUNTAIN | 34146
MAGIC MOUNTAIN | 34146, 2023
wood block print
23.5"h x 18" w x 2"d
$1,500
FEAR LESS  | 34147
FEAR LESS | 34147, 2023
wood block print
23.5"h x 18" w x 2"d
$1,500
FIREFLY  | 34148
FIREFLY | 34148, 2023
unique woven print
18"h x 15" w x 2"d
$1,500
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  • AND HE WAS GONE | 34122, 2023
    glass, gemstones, embroidery on tapestry
    13"h x 13"w x 13"d
    $3,200
  • THE EAR OF THE HEART | 34138, 2023
    embroidery and beadwork on tapestry
    14"h x 14" w x 3"d
    $3,200
  • THE STARLING SINGS | 34125, 2023
    glass, gemstones, embroidery on tapestry
    13"h x 13"w x 13"d
    $3,200
  • THE PEOPLE WE HOLD CLOSE | 34144, 2023
    embroidery and beadwork on felt
    13"h x 13" w x 2"d
    $3,200
  • THE POEM I OWE YOU | 34139, 2023
    embroidery and beadwork on linen
    14"h x 14" w x 3"d
    $3,200
  • LET IT BEE | 34123, 2023
    oil and plate glass on wood
    60"h x 96"w
    $22,000
  • STAYING IN | 34124, 2023
    oil on wood
    48"h x 60"w
    $10,500
  • PLENTY | 34126, 2023
    oil on canvas
    40"h x 30"w x 1"d
    $6,200
  • ALL ARE WELCOME | 34127, 2023
    oil on canvas
    48"h x 36"w x 1"d
    $7,500
  • WHY NOT TRY TO TOUCH THE OTHER | 34131, 2023
    oil on canvas
    27.7"h x 21.5" w x 2"d
    $3,500
  • BIRTH OF THE GREEN MAN | 34128, 2023
    embroidery and beadwork on tapestry
    26.25"h x 22.25" w x 2"d
    SOLD
  • THE BEE IN ME | 34130, 2023
    oil and plate glass on panel
    26.25"h x 22.25" w x 2"d
    $3,200
  • SANCTUARY | 34132, 2023
    oil on panel
    20.25"h x 17.25" w x 2"d
    $1,500
  • I HEARD THEM HEADING SOUTH | 34133, 2023
    oil on panel
    20.25"h x 17.25" w x 2"d
    $1,500
  • OPEN WINDOW | 34134, 2023
    oil on panel
    16"h x 14" w x 2"d
    SOLD
  • THE WORLD AND DESIRE | 34135, 2023
    oil and plate glass on panel
    16"h x 14" w x 2"d
    SOLD
  • MIRROR MIRROR | 34136, 2023
    etched vintage vanity mirror, glass beads
    15.5"h x 7" w x 3"d
    $2,500
  • MY BIRD FLIES EVEN IN SLEEP | 34137, 2023
    etched mirror, oil on metal, cement
    13.25"h x 4.5" w x 4"d
    SOLD
  • HANDSOME MAN | 34140, 2023
    etched glass
    7"h x 5" w x 2"d
    $500
  • FLOWER POWER | 34141, 2023
    etched glass
    11"h x 8" w x 2"d
    $1,200
  • GARDENIA | 34142, 2023
    etched glass
    8.5"h x 6.5" w x 2"d
    $700
  • CAMELLIA | 34143, 2023
    etched glass
    8.5"h x 6.75" w x 2"d
    $600
  • BLUE HOUR | 34145, 2023
    wood block print
    29"h x 22.75" w x 2"d
    $2,500
  • MAGIC MOUNTAIN | 34146, 2023
    wood block print
    23.5"h x 18" w x 2"d
    $1,500
  • FEAR LESS | 34147, 2023
    wood block print
    23.5"h x 18" w x 2"d
    $1,500
  • FIREFLY | 34148, 2023
    unique woven print
    18"h x 15" w x 2"d
    $1,500
  • About
    Mary Josephson

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As part of military family, which made frequent moves, constant change of scenery was very much a part of growing up. I learned to read people below the surface and make friends quickly. My childhood was spent in the desert communities of the American southwest at a time when Western movies and television shows were at the peak of popularity so the bridge between what is real and imaginary was built for me at an early age. Exploration of the desert terrain revealed an adventure land teeming with life rather than the vast emptiness apparent upon first glance. The revelation that people and things may not be how they seem has been a life-long metaphor for me.

Living in the fertile San Joaquin Valley taught me an appreciation for the cycle of planting and harvesting. The United Farm workers boycotts of the 1960’s and 70’s taught an appreciation for honest labor and brought a rich mix of culture into my life. Living close to the border between the United States and Mexico in Southern California taught me appreciate and respect other cultures and different modes of expression. It also taught me that basic human needs and desires transcend cultures. My experience as a woman artist led me to focus on what it means to be a human, who happens to be a woman now, especially in a society where lasting physical beauty is paramount. The love of color and form has permeated every aspect of my life from earliest memory. It is a very powerful weapon and tool.

Making artwork has allowed me to express how I feel about the world more clearly than any other mode of communication. Through it I am able to express what is constant about the cycle of life and what continuously rings true although metamorphosing and changing

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