Mary Delmage

This is the website of the artist Mary Delmage

Mary has many works for sale arranged in sections throughout the site. Please click on the portfolio link to view moe works.

About Mary Delmage

Through the act of painting I give form to my passion for life and love; exploring ideas of freedom, sexuality and self-expression.

My colourful paintings seek to show the human body in a different context, often larger-than-life. In my use of vibrant colours, I want to challenge the cultural expectation of women to be modest and retiring: I see my women as open, generous and confident. I hope that while revealing their vulnerability I show that they are present in themselves in their personal power.

The physical act of painting is full of sensual pleasure for me, from the feel of the paint to the luscious intensity of the colours. It delights me to be using oil paint, a traditionally male dominated medium, to create images of bodies and sexuality from the point of view of a woman. By portraying the sexuality and sensuality of women, and moments of intimacy between lovers, I acknowledge making self-reflective art. Frequently using myself as a model I explore my life, experiences and feelings through painting, and offer sometimes explicit images of bodies and sexual acts.

By depicting older, larger or physically challenged bodies and revealing their innate beauty I want to explore myths of desirability and taboos around sexuality.

My personal view is profoundly inspired by my discoveries in the wider world of psychology, sexuality and shared experience. These paintings were created during a time of change in my life, and represent a corresponding shift of perspective where I explored using the male gaze as a tool of female empowerment, presenting women joyfully embracing their sexual potential.

BA Fine Art St Martin's School of Art London U.K. Certified Sexologist MidWest Institute of Sexology Michigan U.S.A. Work in collections in Canada, U.S.A., Ireland, U.K.

Selecting "slideshow" will enable you to see all of Mary Delmage's current work for sale. Clicking on the photo will bring up more details of the individual piece. To view her art in detail click on "portfolio". You will see that the paintings are arranged in sections - you can buy work on line or select "enquire" to make an appointment to view the work at their study or one of their representing galleries.

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