"Nature Transposed" sculptured organic art of Marcia Wolfson Ray

Marcia Wolfson Ray hails from Baltimore, Maryland. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her art has always focused on nature and it was this interest in the natural world that led her to use organic materials in her sculptures. The source of her ideas comes from nature.

Nature also provides the materials for the pieces themselves. “I collect most


of my materials myself. Dog fennel, phragmites, hibiscus, pine bark, roundsel


and marsh elder are examples of some of the plants I use to construct the

sculptures.” The collecting is done after the growing season is over, mainly in

autumn, winter and early spring. The fields and marshes of the eastern shore of

Maryland provide much of the material.

The geography of these places, the light, temperature and season all contribute to the form and appearance of the work. “Many of the pieces were constructed outdoors. The environment is a silent collaborator. The wind whispers in my ear. The sun, rain, snow all manifests their influences on the pieces. What I hope the viewer takes away from my work is the intense feelings the natural world stirs in me.” 



The materials are simple, and the surfaces are treated to seal them so that while the works may appear delicate or fragile they have a strength and durability that withstands years of moving from place to place.



Marcia’s work has been included in exhibitions at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum, the Chrysler Museum, VA and the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland. 

An opening reception will be held on Wednesday April 16th from 

4-6 PM.  The reception is free and open to the public.

About the Gallery: is a large, inviting space located off the Main Concourse, which serves as the heart of the Uconn campus in downtown Stamford.  Free parking is available in the Uconn garage located just off the intersection


of Broad Street and Washington Boulevard. The Gallery is open Monday through

Thursday 9 am to 7 pm, Friday 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. The

Gallery is closed on Sundays and has limited holiday season hours. For more

information, including directions, call (203) 251.8400 or visit the website at http://www.stamford.uconn.edu/ArtGallery