Mary Edna Fraser

Holden Beach commission completed for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

maryedna — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Located in Raleigh, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences hosted the initial Our Expanding Oceans collaborative exhibition, as well as a smaller Aerial Inspirations show in their Nature Art Gallery, in 2011. Now Mary Edna’s art will be a part of their permanent collection with her newly completed commission, Holden Beach. Please click to enlarge this image.

Holden Beach, North Carolina, batik on silk, 92″ x 34.75″

Conservation Magazine features batiks from Global Climate Change: A Primer

maryedna — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:59:30 +0000

Conservation Magazine’s article Batik Earth appears in the “Climate Change” section of their website. Reaching an international audience, readers have already contacted Mary Edna in response to the article’s publication.

SPIN Silk Festival in Santa Fe July 22-27 featuring Mary Edna as teacher and speaker

maryedna — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:13:52 +0000

Sign up for the SPIN Silk Festival and receive entry to workshops, lectures, and special events. The 6-day full package event features catered meals, evening activities, and housing. You can also sign up for workshops without attending the whole festival. On-site registration is also available on Monday, July 22nd, as long as the conference is not full.

Two two-day workshops to learn Mary Edna’s unique methods of batik are still open but filling fast. Only ten students per class. Read an overview of the workshop, Mapping Your Personal Landscape, here: http://silkinsantafe.com/maryedna_fraser.htm.

Mary Edna is a keynote speaker on the first day of the festival, Monday, July 22nd.

On Wednesday, July 26th, the afternoon will be open to travel to the Albuquerque Balloon Museum to see an installation of Mary Edna’s batiks.

North of Beaufort, batik on silk, 74″ x 36″

Mary Edna and Orrin Pilkey lecture at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, Friday, January 20th, 7 pm

maryedna — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:08:08 +0000

“Global warming lecture set” by Scott Cornell was published by The Poughkeepsie Journal this morning, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in anticipation of Fraser and Pilkey’s arrival at the Cary Institute. The article is quoted below:

Duke University professor Orrin H. Pilkey and environmental artist Mary Edna Fraser will discuss their book “Global Climate Change: A Primer” when the institute presents “Global Climate Change: What Every Citizen Needs to Know” at 7 p.m. Friday in their auditorium at 2801 Sharon Turnpike in Millbrook.

The discussion will not be the first time the institute hosts a lecture on the hot-button issue of global warming, communications program assistant Pamela Freeman said.

“Given the importance of global climate change, a number of our offerings have touched on the topic,” she said. “The Pilkey lecture will be provocative because he will tackle popular anti-warming arguments head-on, using the best peer-reviewed science available.”

The upcoming lecture is part of the Cary Institute’s monthly discussions on environmental topics that include global warming, Lyme disease, West Nile virus, urban ecology and the Hudson River, Freeman said. The institute also offers weekend education programs.

“Global Skepticism and Global Change” by Orrin & Keith Pilkey published by Berfrois literary magazine

maryedna — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:51:40 +0000

“If the vast majority of scientists believe that humans are directly contributing to climate change, then why do polls show that fewer Americans today see global warming as a serious threat than they did two years ago? This public opinion phenomenon is directly attributable to groups motivated to misinform the public. These groups are commonly funded by the Fossil Fuels industry and they are increasingly becoming worldwide in scope.”–Orrin H. & Keith C. Pilkey

View the full text here: http://www.berfrois.com/2012/01/the-editorial-climate-pilkey/

“Global Skepticism and Global Climate” was published January 10, 2012 by Berfrois literary magazine to promote the vital and timely content of Global Climate Change: A Primer, Duke University Press (2011).

Northwest Passage, batik on silk by Mary Edna Fraser, 38.5″ x 54.5″

Orrin and Mary Edna lecture at the Cary Institute, New York, January 20th

maryedna — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:25:17 +0000

Orrin Pilkey and Mary Edna Fraser will discuss the politics of climate science and the damage being caused by rising CO2—from ocean acidification to melting glaciers—at the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies. Join us on January 20th at the the Cary Institute’s auditorium, located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44) in Millbrook, New York. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Monterey Canyon, new 22″ print ready for Christmas

maryedna — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:41:24 +0000

Any of our batik images can be ordered as 22″ or 6″ prints, and we still have time to process new orders for giclées that have never been made before Christmas. We just got an order for Monterey Canyon and were able to scan the 4″ x 5″ postive film transparency (state of the art documentation before digital) to create 22″ tall prints. Thank you to everyone (especially Tim, color corrector extraordinaire) at Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging. We have lots of 22″ and 6″ framed or matted giclées in stock and ready to go for last-minute Christmas orders too. We have cards, magnets, and other moderately priced items available as well. Give Mary Edna a call (762-2594) or send an e-mail (info@maryedna.com) if you’d like to stop by the studio.

Ethan Allen Holiday Fundraiser featuring “celebrity” Mary Edna

maryedna — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:25:44 +0000

Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4

“Share the Table” – a fundraising event will benefit deserving local charities. There will be five holiday tablescapes on display and each will feature a celebrity-inspired centerpiece. Stop by and vote for your favorite! December 4th, 7pm, Ethan Allen will announce the winners and which table design got the most votes!

Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the local charity of each celebrity’s choice.

Celebrities and their charities: Terry Haas, The Center for Women; Mickey Bakst, Lowcounty Food Bank; Dave Williams, East Cooper Community Outreach; Mary Edna Fraser, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Debi Chard, Women Making a Difference.

Mary Edna has produced a one-of-a-kind napkin set for this event.

View Ethan Allen press release

1905 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Tel: 843.971.4338

“Global Climate Change” part of New Scientist Christmas list

maryedna — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:25:48 +0000

Popular science books to put on your Christmas list on the New Scientist blog describes our 2011 Duke University publication, Global Climate Change: A Primer:

“Gorgeous batik illustrations inspired by satellite and aerial photographs turn global catastrophes into works of art in this book on climate change basics.”

We’ve got plenty of books for sale at the studio, plus lots of other gift ideas! Call Mary Edna (762-2594) or email (info@maryedna.com) if you want to drop by the studio.

SciWorks opening on November 12th

maryedna — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:02:26 +0000

“Our Expanding Oceans” is open at SciWorks until February 25th, 2012, and will travel to other locations afterwards. Elizabeth LaBar took these beautiful photos of the exhibit.

SciWorks is located at 400 Hanes Mill Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Call 336-767-6730 for more information.