MARY ANN LIU SELECTED SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS
The Crossing Private Commission for Hong Kong accountant firm. 2024 57”x 26”x 15” (145cm X 66cm X40cm), Bronze, Slate, Wood.
The Royal Canadian Mint 2024 Current Confidential project with the Royal Canadian mint, design of a a commemorative coin and a circulation coin.
Hammond Community Centre 2021 Maple Ridge BC. Design of the Exterior Cladding pattern for the community center. Work in collaboration with the Public Art panel and architects on a 1.5M renovation project. The online engagement and discussion of the strong Japanese presence in berry production and development of Maple Ridge in BC before internment, has led us to the Japanese influenced designs as an ideographic acknowledgment to their legacy left behind. (currently on going project)
The Chignecto Balance 2020 $25,000 15’6” H X 8’W X 3’D Stainless steel. Kinetic weathervane. A statement on the balance of commerce and nature made as a weathervane to engage the viewer to the environment and the necessity of commerce.
The Big Splash 2019 $50,000 26’X4’X9’ Pilot Sound Fire Station, Edmonton Alta. Steel A high polished silver wave depicted in wireframe construction next to a Fire Station. Edmonton Firehall #1, Commissioned by the City of Edmonton. “The Big Splash” sculpture engages the viewer with a burst of direct energy that embodies the spirit of this station and of fire fighting. This installation uses the digital art language of the three-dimensional wire mesh, reflecting the current state of 3D drafting.
The Boulder Geese of Great Chief Park 2018 $75,000 Great Chief Park, Red Deer Alberta. Site area approx. 1 lin. block. Cast aluminum, river boulders, stainless steel pins & Duck Bill anchors. 16 Natural round large river boulders cleverly transformed into a flock of Canadian Geese. Imbued with a sensation of whimsy and playfulness grouped to encourage multiple viewing directions to maximize and encourage social engagement.
The McCann Memorial “Darling” 2017 Bronze & Granite. $60,000 3’W X6’HX3’D A lasting legacy to the tragic murder of Lyle and Marie McCann. Cast Bronze Loons and personal writings on the granite wake top plinth. Commissioned by the City of St. Albert.
Celebrations 2017 $50,000 Open air Park setting 3 4’X6’ Granite balloons to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Prince George BC. Commissioned by the City of Prince George. BC
The Gros Morne Whirl 2017 $50,000 7’wX 20’H X 7’D Open Air setting. A giant Canadiana whirligig inspired by the animals of the Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. Wind powered kinetic sculpture mounted on a wood pole. The Cast concrete base plate with stamped designs is part of a community project executed by local residents. Part of the 150th celebrations of Canada. Commissioned by Creative Gros Morne. Norris Point, Newfoundland.
The Pillow Station 2016 $45,000 BC Transit Authority, Evergreen Line of Coquitlam at Lincoln Station. Commissioned by the City of Coquitlam, BC.
Play Ball 2016 $25,000 Site Area 1 sq block Open Air. Hammond Stadium Park Maple Ridge Original concept of monumental scale mosaic clad baseballs (26” Dia. ea.) Stack of 4 baseballs and 2 in the outfields. Concert clad with through body ceramic mosaics and Cathedral glass. Commissioned by the City of Maple Ridge BC.
The Big Bounce 2015 Current $70,000 Site Area Approx. 100’X 30’ Open air Park setting
5 giant Granite balloons with historical images to depict the celebration and historical significance of Dundas Park in Hamilton Ontario. Commissioned by the City of Hamilton, Ontario.
Nature Unfolds 2015 Current $42,000 Site Area 30’W X 8’ X 6’H Open Air. Maplewoods Place, North Vancouver, Original concept of a family of origami deer carved in granite. Commissioned by the District of North Vancouver.
The Pillow Station 2015 Current $35,000 For the Transit Authority, Evergreen Line of Coquitlam at Lincoln Station. Commissioned by the City of Coquitlam, BC,
The Living Lounge 2014 $50,000 Site Area is 27’X27 Open Air. Lynn Valley Center
Nine Granite Pillows set on a river pebble carpet with anodized aluminum screens as a backdrop. It is one of the most popular and well-attended public art sites in North Vancouver BC. Commissioned by the City of North Vancouver, BC.
Whistler’s Largest Pine Cone 2013 $12,000 Constructed from local basalt from the immediate area, this cairn like sculpture with roughly hewn rugged lines grew out of the landscape. Wayside Park, Whistler BC. Commissioned by the Municipality of Whistler.
Yeung Portrait Commission 2012 $35,000 Life Sized Bronze Commissioned by the Yeung Family Estate.
Mr. Young Portrait Commission 2011 $50,000 ea. 2 Life Sized Bronze. Commissioned by the Peterson Group.HK HQ and Vancouver Offices.
Doodle Does It a journey from doodles to bronze. (Big Happy) 2007 Major One Person Exhibition -Elliott Gallery 30 abstract bronze sculptures based on doodles.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sculptor / Designer 2000 $100,000 Major monument for Ottawa, Canada. National Invitational Sculpture Competition Approx.12’ X 8’ X 4’ Bronze and Granite. Major Monument, known as Canada’s Favourite Shrine. Commissioned by The National Capitol Commission.
The Dragon Lanterns of Vancouver Chinatown - Designer/Consultant 1992 $200,000 60 Dragon Lanterns for the City of Chicago Il.
EXHIBITIONS
A Journey from From Doodles to Bronze 2007 Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver BC.
Major solo exhibition of 30 bronze sculptures with doodles from Cyrus Yavneh.
PRIVATE EDENS 1999
Two Persons show of sculptures (Liu) and Paintings
(with Elaine Samwald)
Richmond Art Center, Richmond BC
Emily Carr Group Show 1984
Robson Square Group Vancouver BC
Nuns Demons & Dinosaurs 1984
The Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver BC
MAJOR NATIONAL MONUMENT SHORT LIST (selected)
Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Statue, Ottawa ON.
The Famous Five Monument. Calgary Ab & Ottawa ON.
The Peace Keeping Monument Ottawa ON.
COMMISSIONS LIST
The Federal Government of Canada City of Vancouver
National Capital Commission The City of Chicago
The City of Edmonton The District of North Vancouver
The City of Coquitlam The City of Richmond
The City of Hamilton The City of Prince George
The Municipality of Whistler The City of Red Deer
The Royal Bank of Canada Maclean Park BCHMC
The Peterson Group Anthem Properties
The Pro Democracy Movement Pacific Realty
Richmond Nature Park Robson Nature Park
Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery, Canada Ministry of the Environment
Inn at the Quay- New Westminster, The Carlyle Complex
Mt. St. Joseph Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital
Mt. Robson Nature House Marina Park, Thunder Bay, ON
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fine Art Bronze Casting
(Core team Harman Sculpture Foundry)
Graphic Design, Signage, Neon design
Ancient Manuscripts/book making,
Dressage, Horse management.
EDUCATION
Emily Carr Institute- Post Graduate Certificate in Digital Arts & Interactive Media 1998, Banff Center- Figurative Workshop 1984 Scholarship
Emily Carr College of Art & Design 1983 Graduation (Honours Sculpture, Minor, Animation)
UBC Fine Arts 1980, Banff Center- Ceramics 1979, Langara College (Fine Arts Diploma) 1978-80