Mary Ann Orozco
b. 1997 ∙ CE artist since 2023
The dynamic Mary Ann Orozco paints with a furious passion that knows no bounds: you can often find her standing on top of a chair to reach the top of her large-scale paintings!
Known for her exceptional skill and boundless imagination, Mary Ann's artwork captivates all who behold it — she considers her dreams magic. From dreamlike landscapes to vibrant characters, her paintings transport viewers to her very rich interior world, where fantasy and reality intertwine. Her paintings, often making use of dark palettes of greens and blacks, have a gestural and energetic quality that haunts and entrances the viewer.
Whether she's painting alone or collaborating in a group, Mary Ann’s creativity knows no bounds. On trips to the library with friends, she often prints reference materials for her paintings; in her free time, she finds joy in the magic of cinema, indulging in popcorn-fueled adventures with series like Doctor Who and the anime Boruto. Music also fuels her creative spirit, with favorites like KISS and Michael Jackson providing the soundtrack to her artistic practice.
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2023
Into the Brightness, Oakland Museum of CA, Oakland, CA