Molly Willson Perry
Molly Willson Perry coined the term "Anthropic Art." Anthropic Art is art that has to do with a
person's existence; as they exist. Art that has an intrinsic value of personal magic concerning its
owner.
Molly started her journey as a professional artisan in 1984 after graduating from college with
her second Bachelors degree. Molly wanted to create an income creating her art, she taught
herself how to work with porcelain. Her first kiln was bought with a life insurance policy that her
father took out for her when she was an infant. Purchasing the kiln from the proceeds of the
matured policy was symbolic in that the money she received from the policy enabled her to live
her dream of becoming an artist.
Molly's journey has been interesting. Perseverance, hard work, and having a positive attitude are
a big part of Molly’s life ethics. Her choice of becoming an artist is more about her
communicating, talking and visiting with people form all over the world. Molly learns and shares,
touching others’ lives as they touch hers. She strives to observe without judgment. Molly finds
the process of mankind interesting and inspiring. Through implementation of her perceptions,
Molly’s work takes on the form of “vitality.” Vitality that hopefully gives back, and makes a
positive difference in peoples’ lives.
Molly’s work reflects her humor and her spirituality. Her art pieces bring smiles to peoples’
faces, or bring questions to their minds. Conversations start flowing, people start
communicating and sharing with each other, hopefully developing tolerance and understanding.
Molly’s personal theory is, she can enjoy other’s experiences, she does not have to agree with
everything that people do and say, but Molly can appreciate the differences, and the affects,
and the effects of their culture and their personal choices made. Molly says, “After all,
difference is what makes the world go ‘round, without difference, we would all be bored.”
person's existence; as they exist. Art that has an intrinsic value of personal magic concerning its
owner.
Molly started her journey as a professional artisan in 1984 after graduating from college with
her second Bachelors degree. Molly wanted to create an income creating her art, she taught
herself how to work with porcelain. Her first kiln was bought with a life insurance policy that her
father took out for her when she was an infant. Purchasing the kiln from the proceeds of the
matured policy was symbolic in that the money she received from the policy enabled her to live
her dream of becoming an artist.
Molly's journey has been interesting. Perseverance, hard work, and having a positive attitude are
a big part of Molly’s life ethics. Her choice of becoming an artist is more about her
communicating, talking and visiting with people form all over the world. Molly learns and shares,
touching others’ lives as they touch hers. She strives to observe without judgment. Molly finds
the process of mankind interesting and inspiring. Through implementation of her perceptions,
Molly’s work takes on the form of “vitality.” Vitality that hopefully gives back, and makes a
positive difference in peoples’ lives.
Molly’s work reflects her humor and her spirituality. Her art pieces bring smiles to peoples’
faces, or bring questions to their minds. Conversations start flowing, people start
communicating and sharing with each other, hopefully developing tolerance and understanding.
Molly’s personal theory is, she can enjoy other’s experiences, she does not have to agree with
everything that people do and say, but Molly can appreciate the differences, and the affects,
and the effects of their culture and their personal choices made. Molly says, “After all,
difference is what makes the world go ‘round, without difference, we would all be bored.”
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SHOWS, AND AWARDS |
Education:B.A. Art/Sculpture; B.A. Anthropology/Cultural, University of Alaska.
2010
Participating in Several Art Shows through out the South West United States
2006-2008
Product Development Director for Alaska Jacks, Anchorage, Alaska.
1997 – 2006
Owner of Gallery/Studio, Molly Willson Perry Designs. 706 W. 4th Avenue,
Anchorage, Alaska.
1990 – 2004
Work i retained in the Permanent Collection at the Anchorage Museum of History and
Art, Anchorage, Alaska.
2004-2010
Designed and Created Logo Brooches for the Alaska March of Dimes Nurse of the
Year Awards.
.
1990 – 2006
Alaska Wholesale Show, wholesale orders for upcoming Alaska Tourist Trade,
Anchorage, Alaska.
2003
Wild Salmon Parade, one of twenty selected to paint trophy size salmon to be on display
June through August. Project is similar to the “Parade of Cows,” presented in Chicago,
Illinois.
2002
Raven Ornament selected to hang on the White House Christmas Tree, Washington
DC. Raven Ornament is now registered and held in the National Archives.
2002 – 2003
Best of the Northwest Juried show, Seattle, Washington.
1997 – 2006
Seattle Gift Show, winter and summer shows, Seattle, Washington.
1990 – 2000
Purchase Orders/Trunk Shows, Nordstrom Fine Department Store, Anchorage,
Alaska.
1999
American Craft Council, a juried, handcrafted gift show in Chicago, Illinois.
1997-2000
Buyer’s Market of American Crafts, a handcrafted gifts show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1998
Alaska Book Publications, City Smart: Anchorage, and Alaskan Art and Craft
Collection. Anchorage, Alaska.
1997
Designer Jewelry Showcase, work was featured on the front cover of this national
publication.
1996
Instructed course in mask making. Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage,
Alaska.
1995
Old Towne Tempe Craft Show. Awarded, “Best Ornamental Jewelry.” Tempe,
Arizona.
1995 - 1996
Anchorage Studio Tour. Organized the 1995 tour, Anchorage, Alaska.
1995
Search for America’s Best 50/50 QVC Tour. Work selected along with 20 out of 200
other Alaskan artists to be displayed on national television.
1995
Earth Fire and Fiber, Juried art show. Large Hand-formed Porcelain Raven Mounted on
Aluminum. Anchorage, Alaska.
2010
Participating in Several Art Shows through out the South West United States
2006-2008
Product Development Director for Alaska Jacks, Anchorage, Alaska.
1997 – 2006
Owner of Gallery/Studio, Molly Willson Perry Designs. 706 W. 4th Avenue,
Anchorage, Alaska.
1990 – 2004
Work i retained in the Permanent Collection at the Anchorage Museum of History and
Art, Anchorage, Alaska.
2004-2010
Designed and Created Logo Brooches for the Alaska March of Dimes Nurse of the
Year Awards.
.
1990 – 2006
Alaska Wholesale Show, wholesale orders for upcoming Alaska Tourist Trade,
Anchorage, Alaska.
2003
Wild Salmon Parade, one of twenty selected to paint trophy size salmon to be on display
June through August. Project is similar to the “Parade of Cows,” presented in Chicago,
Illinois.
2002
Raven Ornament selected to hang on the White House Christmas Tree, Washington
DC. Raven Ornament is now registered and held in the National Archives.
2002 – 2003
Best of the Northwest Juried show, Seattle, Washington.
1997 – 2006
Seattle Gift Show, winter and summer shows, Seattle, Washington.
1990 – 2000
Purchase Orders/Trunk Shows, Nordstrom Fine Department Store, Anchorage,
Alaska.
1999
American Craft Council, a juried, handcrafted gift show in Chicago, Illinois.
1997-2000
Buyer’s Market of American Crafts, a handcrafted gifts show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1998
Alaska Book Publications, City Smart: Anchorage, and Alaskan Art and Craft
Collection. Anchorage, Alaska.
1997
Designer Jewelry Showcase, work was featured on the front cover of this national
publication.
1996
Instructed course in mask making. Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage,
Alaska.
1995
Old Towne Tempe Craft Show. Awarded, “Best Ornamental Jewelry.” Tempe,
Arizona.
1995 - 1996
Anchorage Studio Tour. Organized the 1995 tour, Anchorage, Alaska.
1995
Search for America’s Best 50/50 QVC Tour. Work selected along with 20 out of 200
other Alaskan artists to be displayed on national television.
1995
Earth Fire and Fiber, Juried art show. Large Hand-formed Porcelain Raven Mounted on
Aluminum. Anchorage, Alaska.
| anthropica@gmail.com |
| About the Artist |
Sculptural Forms Jewelry Accessories Wall Art
Cross Necklaces
| Flower Necklace and Earrings in Ochre |
| Hand Pin and Earrings in Royal Blue |
| Cross Necklace in Blue Capri |
Love Brooch
| Heart and Hand Earring in Ruby |
| Dragonfly Brooch in Pistachio |
Dangle Heart Earring
| Three Flower Necklace and Flower/Leaf Earring in Blue Capri |
Salmon
Halibut