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Mary Sebastian • Statement
“Stone and wood exist in nature and eternity.
Pure and elemental, they have a heartbeat and rhythm.
Only to listen is my inspiration.”
Stone and wood consume me with their physical grace. Each piece waits to be opened…
I instinctively feel like a mother gently holding vague matter as a child in my womb whose future is infinite. As I work, I listen to its rhythm. It guides my behavior and sets my pace. I carve directly and intuitively so I may understand its true character. I want to use my intuition authentically to expose the organic balance and movement with nothing but simplicity.
My journey has expanded to plaster. With steel, foam and wood as the bones and framework my pieces have no limitation...only my imagination.
Mary Sebastian • Biography
Education
1988
Independent Study, Kendall School of Design
1969
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sculpture
2007
Stone carving at Meijer Garden
Interior Design
2007
Marcy Madigan, Jupiter, Florida; Color design, furniture layout, accessories.
2001
California Contemporary, Grand Rapids, Michigan; complete remodel, new master suite, lighting design, garden design.
2000
Linda and David Cain, Boulder, Colorado; Color design
1999
Judy and Robert Gillum, Boulder, Colorado; Color design, furniture design and layout.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Metcalf, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Co-designed interior architectural design, site planning and garden design.
Ms. Nancy Thompson Home, Boulder, Colorado; Remodel and interior design throughout the home.
Dr. David Vorzimer Home, Boulder, Colorado; Living room and dining room d�cor.
1998
Lake Michigan Summer Home, Grand Haven, Michigan; Redesigned outdoor living space including decks, landings, stairs, plantings, beds and materials.
1995
Victorian Historic Home, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Renovated 1857 landmark historical home for annual Heritage Hill Tour of Homes.
1985
Chicago Summer Home, Spring Lake, Michigan; Renovated 130-year-old summer home in keeping with the unique history and setting of the home.
1983
California Contemporary, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Extensive design and remodeling including a complete revision of decks and installation of woodland gardens with 40-foot pond.
Floral Design
2007
Marcy Madigan, Jupiter, Florida; Color design, furniture layout, accessories.
1998 - 2002
Annual commercial Christmas D�cor, Cain Travel, Boulder, Colorado
1994 - 2004
Weddings; Beach tent weddings and receptions, Church, reception, bridal party, Large historical home / restaurant setting for ceremony and reception.
1998
Stonebridge Home Development Project; Tablescape design coordinating with the project theme.
1994
Annual Designer Showcase Home; Unique estate chosen each year where prominent designers bid to decorate a room. Designed and implemented floral d�cor in foyer, living room, upper hall.
1990
Parade of Homes; Floral design throughout entire home, exterior entrance as well as interior theme oriented gala e event.
1985 - 1990
Arts Alive Annual Gala; Director of theme, design, and implementation for upscale, black-tie benefit for the Grand Rapids Art Council. Included table design, complete room and building transformation for 500 attendees. Designed custom built wood, acrylic and iron containers.
1980 - 1989
Small Event Floral Design; For dinner parties, bridal luncheons, bridal and baby showers, graduations, memorials, holidays.
1980 - 1989
Christmas Floral Design; Annual holiday Christmas d�cor throughout homes for large, upscale in- home Christmas parties or intimate in-home gatherings.
Honors
1987
Color Study, Exhibited by Steelcase, Inc. nationwide
