Mary Edyvean

Mary was born in Bury and still lives and paints locally. Training initially at Bury School of Art, she worked as an embroidery designer, then as a commercial artist before marriage and raising a family.

She later began teaching crafts in hospitals and care homes for the elderly, and her desire to more creative drew her to painting sculpture which have become a major part of her busy life.

She has exhibited and sold her work throughout the North and at the Mall Gallery, London. Having worked in every media, she now concentrates mainly on pastel and watercolour works of flowers and landscapes, often painted in situ. Her paintings materials go with her wherever she travels, so as well as her much loved local scenes, her depicts scenery from far and wide.

Mary is very much involved with the local arts being Chairman of the Bury Art Society, a member of both Salford and Bolton Societies, and also a Pendle Artist. As Chairman of the Bury Arts and Crafts User Group Committee Mary she has fought for many years to save the building and its provision within for the good for the community. She was also instrumental in the foundation of the Wensley gallery and remains one of our most respected artists.