After many years of experimenting with various art forms Mary Ellen Farrow finally discovered stone sculpting while attending a fine arts course at Sheridan College. She then joined the Mississauga Sculpture Studio and went on to study sculpture at Ontario College of Art and Design, Fleming College and with many noted sculptors. Her studio gallery, which is open to the public, is in the Williams Mill, Glen Williams, Ontario where she teaches as well as creates. Her works have been selected for many public and private commissions, corporate gifts and grace many private homes and gardens.
Artist Statement
My work has been described as being contemporary, whimsical, poignant, motherly and tactile. For me it needs to make a statement, to have balance, to have rhythm and flow. To achieve this I use round sweeping lines that conform with the stones. I generally work with limestone, alabaster, marble or soapstone, creating artwork ranging from miniature to monumental in size. The monumental stone sculptures have been well thought out to enhance their environment and relate well to the concept. I have been an active member of both the Sculptors Society of Canada and the Ontario Society of Artists as well as a founding member of Beaux Arts, Brampton.