Marcy Stone

My work emerged from a profound shift in my life—the loss of my daughter, Sydney, in December of 2016. That experience reshaped how I move through the world and how I understand presence, transformation, and grace. As I continue to find my way, art has become both sanctuary and language—a place where what cannot be spoken can be held.

Loss did not end my creative voice; it opened it. In the aftermath, I found a raw emotional energy that demanded expression beyond words. Painting became a process of listening and response, allowing feeling to move through color, gesture, and layered surface rather than narrative. Over time, my palette grew more vivid, my marks more intentional, and the work took on a spiritual depth rooted in connection and becoming.

What viewers often describe as “soulful” in my work reflects a conscious choice—to transform pain into something that carries light, movement, and meaning. The work is not about grief alone, but about what follows: resilience, openness, and the quiet strength of continuation. Each piece holds space for complexity, inviting reflection and presence rather than resolution.