Mary Ennes-Davis
My roots are firmly grounded in a family of collectors, artists and travelers. From an early age I recall making things: fairy gardens, books, shadow boxes, creatures out of odds and ends.  I was raised by a mother and a grandmother who never threw anything away and found treasures in other’s cast- off belongings.  They dragged me to farm auctions, ghost towns, art openings, junk stores and to the beach. 

In college I studied art and creative writing. After graduating I pursued a career in marketing and had little time to create with my hands. During a sailing trip to the Soviet Union in 1989, I saw a country lacking in many of the things that we take for granted. This changed how I saw the world, and rather than throw away used objects, I began to incorporate the forgotten pieces into jewelry designs. Whether a copper washer, an old key or a poker chip, I used the recycled pieces and invested them with a new life in the design process. As my art began to sell I realized I wanted to return to my creative roots and work as an artist.

My work has taken on many forms: jewelry, collage and sculpture. The common theme is the use of recycled elements and the intertwining of different cultures.  The themes in my work are universal: family, nature, play, celebration, making connections with others. My art work is a vehicle to share laughter, grief, self awareness, our differences and our common threads

When I am not in my studio working I can be found racing sailboats or bikes, or skiing on the slopes of Mount Baker. I live on Lake Whatcom with my husband Jeff, our son Paul and pets, Kona and Houdini.

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