Mallory Wiedemann is a self-taught artist whose works are driven by her natural curiosity, personal style, and a deep desire to create. As an analytical and logical thinker, Mallory has always been a creative problem-solver, and her medium of choice is acrylics. However, she also enjoys experimenting with mixed media, incorporating collage, antique glassware, vintage hardware, and other found objects from flea markets, thrift stores and the Garment District while living in New York City.
She finds inspiration everywhere, from fashion bloggers on Instagram to interior design, antique finds at flea markets, and even the Dr. Seuss books she reads to her boys at bedtime.
Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Mallory later attended the University of Mississippi where she studied Geological Engineering. After a successful career in the oil and gas industry spanning over a decade, Mallory finally had the stability and flexibility to pursue her artistic passion full-time. Believing that anyone can learn anything if they set their mind to it, Mallory became an artist.
Currently, Mallory resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, with her husband Neth and their two young boys, James and Freddy.
How I got started
The first art class I ever took was during my freshman year of high school. While I enjoyed the class, I never felt confident in my drawing skills and disliked being told what to paint. The only other creative outlet I had was making banners for pep rallies and football games, marking the extent of my art career. I always believed that one had to be naturally talented in drawing to become an artist, and growing up in a family that placed more value on practicality rather than art and beauty, my appreciation for the arts did not develop until later in life.
It was not until I was pregnant with my second son, Freddy, in 2020 that I began to paint. While nesting, I was determined to add some color to the stark white walls above my dining room table. I had wanted to commission a talented friend to create something for me, but ultimately had to prioritize purchasing a double stroller over art. As my little sister is a skilled artist, I constantly asked her for advice during my second trimester. Eventually, she recommended Adele Sypensten's YouTube channel to stop my constant questioning. I have been an avid follower of Adele ever since, drawn to her teaching, wisdom, and enthusiasm. Her online classes bring me great joy, and after creating a bold, funky black and white triptych for my dining room, I knew I had to continue creating. However, once Freddy was born in May 2021, I had to put all artistic pursuits on hold to focus on my newborn and my job. After maternity leave, I continued to work until the spring of 2022, when our company sold its assets.
This presented me with the opportunity to take advantage of my newfound flexibility and pursue art full-time. I devoted every spare hour to experimenting, taking online classes, learning as much as possible, and practicing in my bedroom, turning my apartment into an art studio. Realizing that I needed a dedicated space to take my art seriously, I obtained a small studio in Tribeca where I spent hours painting every day because of my love for creating. We recently moved to Connecticut in July of 2023 and am fortunate enough to now have a home studio.
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Exhibitions and Shows
March 2023 – GroupShow, “Spring Emerging Artist Show” the Scouted Studio, online
Education
2005-2009, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Geological Engineering
