“Her ability to bring the animal’s essence to life while infusing it with an element of ornamental whimsy is the strength of Engel’s work.”
From Lake Oconee Living
July 2007
July 2007
“The artist covers her mixed media sculptures with colorful, whimsical found objects, making each unique and endlessly fascinating.”
From The Christmas Book- Neiman Marcus 2006
December 2006
“The canine forms now pose as if ready to run or leap. Their tails curl, and their heads cock as if they’ve heard a distant sound.”
From Georgia Living
November 2006
“Engel’s exuberant dog and cat sculptures are as witty as they are visually arresting.”
From Atlanta
November 2006
“Through my work, I aspire to create whimsical, animated creatures that reveal the spiritual presence I feel animals possess.”
From Bark
September 2005
Mary’s work is featured.“Sculptor Mary Engel finds boxes left anonymously on her front porch. Inside are items most people would consider junk. But for Engel - and fans of her work - they’re art materials.”
From Georgia Magazine
November 2004
Mary’s exhibition is featured.
“A different emotion is evoked with every object on the animals’ coats, but, says Engel “my work is mostly about celebrating beautiful animals.”
From Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles
January 1997
“Engel’s pieces portray the playfulness, beauty and grace of her animals, many of which are poised as if they just ran up to you or are stretched out for a nap.”
From Where Atlanta
July 1995
Mary’s exhibition is featured.