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Mary Giles Art

American

Mary Giles was born in 1944 in St. Paul. She received a BS in art education from Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota, and went on to teach art in the Twin Cities and St. Louis, Missouri. Her work has been displayed in numerous galleries and museums in the United States, at the Barbican Centre in London; she represented the US at the International Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland. In 2013, she was named The Master of Fiber Arts by the Renwick Alliance of the Smithsonian Museum. Giles work is included in the collections of over a dozen museums, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, where Giles’ Dark Kiva (1994) is currently on display.

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Artist: Mary Giles
"Silvered Transparency", Mixed Media Sculpture, Waxed Linen, Reclaimed Wood
By Mary Giles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mary Giles (1944-2018) received her BS in Art Education from Mankato State University in Minnesota. After receiving her degree she began exploring various textile processes. She ho...
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2010s Contemporary Mary Giles Art

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Linen, Wood, Wax, Other Medium

"Wings", Mixed Media Sculpture with Waxed Linen, Hammered Copper and Iron Wire
By Mary Giles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mary Giles (1944-2018) received her BS in Art Education from Mankato State University in Minnesota. After receiving her degree she began exploring various textile processes. She ho...
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2010s Contemporary Mary Giles Art

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Copper, Iron, Wire

"Grey Streak Transparency", Waxed Linen Sculpture with Mixed Media, Copper, Iron
By Mary Giles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mary Giles (1944-2018) received her BS in Art Education from Mankato State University in Minnesota. After receiving her degree she began exploring various textile processes. She ho...
Category

2010s Contemporary Mary Giles Art

Materials

Copper

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