Welcome to Art By Mary Bookwalter

"My Memories Are My Art"

Since the 1970’s Mary Bookwalter has produced prints that quietly imply an earthy direction and

movement and invite the close-up examination of the viewer. Her work often depicts altered landscapes, maps and symbols which tell a story of a love for the land with ink, paper and press.

Although educated in traditional printmaking methods, her work of the last several years has moved toward mixed media monoprints and short editions and often incorporates many print techniques.  Her studio practices embrace non-toxic procedures and digital methods have become part of her printmaking through incorporating photographs, direct scans, and image manipulations into the presswork.  Color reduction woodcuts and etchings often paired with monoprint backgrounds are her favorite venue.  Besides her dedication to printmaking, other interests included pinhole photography and making artist books.

Bookwalter retired from her position as University Professor of Art at Governor State University where she taught printmaking, drawing, and design since 1985.  She has a MFA in printmaking and drawing from Northern Illinois University, an MA in printmaking from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State University in Kansas. 

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Sadly, Mary passed in April 2022 after a rigorous fight with dementia. However, her beauty and creativity live on in her spirit which is captured through her art.