Mary Avery Dinsmore Keatley
In studio, 1966
In studio, 1966
40 x 40 Oil on canvas.
8 x 10 Acrylic on canvas.
52 x 49 Oil and Chalk on canvas.
Originally untitled. This piece resided with Mary's daughter, Avery, during her battle with dementia. Avery talked to the man, she called the creeper, in the window.
12 x 16 Acrylic on canvas.
40 x 33 Oil on canvas.
12 x 12 Oil on canvas.
36 x 24 Oil on canvas.
9 x 9 Oil on canvas.
34 x 45 Oil on canvas.
10 x 14 Acrylic on canvas.
34 x 45 Oil on canvas.
45 x 30 Oil on canvas.
"This painting shows the artist as a young illustrator and as an old painter. The doll-like iconic figure represents the artistic imperative which has led the artist through realistic painting to abstract and finally non-objective work and to experiments in all media.
24 x 36 Oil on canvas.
24 x 36 Oil on canvas.
24 x 36 Oil on canvas.
12 x 16 Oil on canvas.
7 x 5 Watercolor.
I call this "Conquistadors". It is the second smallest piece of the collection, and my second favorite, after Horus. To me, the two pieces express opposite conditions. Here, the conquistadors are not grasping for gold, but something far more valuable to them. Horus is a golden god, existing unto herself without value measured by desire. My grandmother painted Conquistadors early in her career, and Horus much later. The two pieces describe a journey of womanhood, from innate value to forged worth. -Kent Keatley Roller
12 x 16 Oil on canvas.
41 x 41 Oil and Chalk on canvas. This is the first piece I hung upon the 'Cosmic Brown' walls of my living room after recovering the first batch of my grandmother's art. I love the Mayan king riding his rocket between his subjects above him and the god below. It shows her sensitivity to the common man, and walking the fine line between daily doldrums and grandiose aspirations. -Kent Keatley Roller
12 x 16 Oil on canvas.
8 x 6 Pencil on paper. Gold painted woof frame
10 x 8 Acrylic on canvas.
10 x 8 Mixed media.
10 x 8 Acrylic on canvas.
10 x 16 Oil on canvas.
10 x 8 Acrylic on canvas.
30 x 36 Oil on canvas.
12 x 16 Oil on canvas.
36 x 14 Oil on canvas.
10 x 12 Acrylic on canvas.
16 x 10 Oil on canvas.
10 x 12 Acrylic on canvas.
16 x 20 Watercolor
14 x 4 Watercolor
"I don't believe that Mary meant this piece to be negative, even though the bandaged and destitute figures would imply that. One of her frequent expressions was "That's a number." or "He's a real number." That phrase was a sardonic compliment, her way of acknowledging that people counted, her recognition of individuality. Numbers are prevalent in her work, and this piece is interesting because it is literally called a number." - Kent Keatley Roller
10 x 12 Oil on Canvas
16 x 12 Watercolor
48 x 32 Oil on canvas
8 x 10 Acrylic on canvas
18 x 24 Watercolor unframed
16 x 20 Oil on canvas
12 x 16 Acrylic on canvas
12 x 16 Acrylic on canvas
10 x 14 Oil on canvas
16 x 20 Watercolor
12 x 16 Oil on canvas
18 x 12 Watercolor
6 x 6 Acrylic on canvas
5 x 7 Pen on paper
10 x 12 Acrylic on canvas
14 x 18 Oil on canvas
In keeping with its provenance, this piece is displayed upside down. It accompanied Avery Dinsmore Keatley, Mary's daughter, during a five year bout with dementia. Avery called it the Monocle Bear, and no matter how many times her family righted the paiting, Avery rehung it upside down. Frequent handling resulted in minor damage. "My mom asked me once, over visiting lunch, 'How much did that cost?' 'A million', I said. To which she replied, 'Sell it and retire.' I was in a frank mood, so said 'It costs that much to take care of you.' She giggled in delight." -Kent Keatley Roller
12 x 12 Oil on canvas
12 x 14 Acrylic on canvas
12 x 14 Acrylic on canvas, unframed
12 x 14 Acrylic on canvas, unframed
20 x 24 Oil on canvas
12 x 16 Acrylic on canvas, unframed
10 x 14 Acrylic on canvas
50 x 24 Oil on Canvas
20 x 41 Oil on Canvas
The backing paper that may have displayed the name of this piece is missing.
24 x 36 Oil on Canvas
One of two pieces depicting voluptious, female bodies paired with hard, Renaissance armor.
12 x 16 Oil on Canvas
12 x 19 Oil on Canvas
20 x 16 Oil on Canvas
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas
16 x 24 Watercolor
A place that doesn't exist, where coconuts, autumn leaves, and rhubarb, adorn the scene.
24 x 16 Watercolor
24 x 16 Watercolor
20 x 16 Acrylic on canvas
1966 - Hanging on the wall of her studio, above her eldest daughter Avery Keatley Roller, is this piece referred to as "Look up".
Tallahassee - 2003 - The highlighted paintings were displayed in her studio, and currently unnacounted for.
Circa 1937