Mary Lovelace O'Neal, a renowned American artist and arts educator, has dedicated her career to the creation of abstracted mixed-media masterpieces, primarily showcasing her expertise in painting and printmaking, while also embracing the principles of minimalism. As a Professor Emeritus of the University of California, Berkeley, she had a distinguished teaching career that spanned many years, eventually retiring in 2006.
Throughout her illustrious career, O'Neal's artwork has been showcased extensively across North America and internationally, with numerous group and solo exhibitions held in various esteemed venues. These prestigious exhibitions have taken place in countries such as Italy, France, Chile, Senegal, and Nigeria, solidifying her reputation as a globally recognized artist.
Today, O'Neal resides and works in Oakland, California, while also maintaining a studio in Chile, allowing her to draw inspiration from her surroundings and continue to produce innovative, boundary-pushing art.