We recently connected with Mary Rogas and have shared our conversation below.

Mary , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you wish you had started sooner?

I feel that my art has always been part of my journey in life. It has been a way to make sense of the world around me. I don’t regret having gone in the direction I did in life as I am now retired and fully immersed in my art. The experiences I’ve had in life have given me much that I incorporate into my artwork such that it makes for a richer and deeper level work.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I was born and raised in Monterrey Mexico We migrated to the USA when I was 9 and I always drew pictures for my friends and family. Over the years I have set different goals including taking flying lessons where I got to fly solo. In my art journey I started in 2022 tho I was an art major at UofH life took me elsewhere. I worked for Exxonmobil for 32 years and retired in 2019. I always enjoyed portraits and sketching and have done some commissions for friends and family. I now have used and enjoy all mediums and work mostly in acrylic but I also incorporate other mediums on canvas. I have garnished some awards from Camelback Gallery including silver for a Red Abstract competition early 2023.
I’m currently working on a series of figurative paintings with some poignant stories which always drives my composition.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

My creative journey is focusing on understanding the world around me but also I include events from my life. My art at times shines the light in the dark of mental illness and I advocate for victims or domestic violence and rape. My current series of figurative drawings and paintings are to understand and bring awareness to domestic violence and focus on reaching out to those who might need help.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Most rewarding aspect has been to connect with people who understand the stories my art tells and I am deeply moved when my audience messages me how it moves them and how they connect to the message.

I find it incredibly rewarding to work through my life’s journey in my paintings and connect to women who find themselves in similar situations, so they know they are not alone and they are seen.

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