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Upcoming Show
Reflections in Color is an upcoming November exhibition at North End Gallery featuring Mary Ida Rolape and Bea Poulin. Showcasing Mary Ida’s work in fused glass, mosaics, and sculpture alongside Bea’s photography, the exhibit will offer two unique perspectives on color, light, and expression. Preview Mary Ida’s work in progress below, and check back often to follow her progress leading up to the show. LEARN MORE>
About Mary Ida
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Mary Ida Rolape is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in the natural landscapes and cultural heritage of Southern Maryland. Across painting, sculpture, fused glass, and mixed media, she engages with material, light, and form to express a deep connection to place and experience.
Nature—its rhythms, textures, and quiet strength—is central to her creative vision. Whether shaping metal, carving wood, or layering luminous glass, Mary Ida responds intuitively to each medium, allowing its unique properties to guide the work. Her art reflects both the resilience and the subtlety of the world around her, revealing beauty in unexpected details.
Through thoughtful craftsmanship and sustained curiosity, Mary Ida invites viewers to pause, look more closely, and rediscover wonder in everyday moments.
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