Mary Merkel-Hess
Mary Merkel-Hess grew up in the farmlands of Iowa, where she still lives and works. Studying both metalsmithing and fiber for her undergraduate degrees, Merkel-Hess received an MFA in metalsmithing from the University of Iowa under the tutelage of Professor Chunghi Choo.
Merkel-Hess creates what she calls “landscape reports.” Working with reeds, paper cords, and a mixture similar to papier-mâché, Merkel-Hess creates sculptural basket-like forms inspired by the natural surroundings in Iowa.
Mary Merkel-Hess sketching plants from her yard 
Mary Merkel-Hess sketching plants from her yard 
Mary Merkel-Hess’ sketch 
Mary Merkel-Hess paints her work 
Mary Merkel-Hess, In Chephren’s Temple, 2010 
Mary Merkel-Hess, Morning Colors 
Mary Merkel-Hess, Morning Colors (detail) 
Mary Merkel-Hess with Professor Chunghi Choo
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