Art by Becky McFall
I love to transform a space. To work in three dimensions and to consider both positive as well as negative space. My goal is always to encourage an experience with my work. Thinking about how the audience interacts with the piece is a huge part of the process. Kinetic motion can be incredibly calming, and yet it can also offer the opportunity to surprise and intrigue the viewer.
organic and recycled materials, watercolors, acrylics, beads
not all components/both sides shown
Custom piece for a family who love giraffes and nature. :)
baubles, twine, organic materials, polymer clay
Mobile using natural tree branches and found objects. Reflecting the tranquility of the season.
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Natural Branches, Moss, Cut Paper, Beads
Inspired by the love between sisters, this mobile can be relevant for children all the way through adulthood. Features cut paper, natural branches, embellishments, and found objects.
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Casting beautiful shadows in the late afternoon sun.
"Impacted" was a part of WOW! (Windows on Wisconsin), and is commenting on the impact of climate change on ocean life. Coral is bleaching, there are more and more algae blooms, and the species represented in silhouette are top on the list of most endangered ocean animals. This mobile also speaks to the prevalence of plastic in our oceans
I frequently study image after image of microscopic landscapes, or try to learn the anatomy of a bird as I trace lines and contours of feathers and musculature and put the pieces together in my head to form a whole. I love to be outdoors and teach others about the beauty of nature and the remarkable, simultaneous, singularity and interconnectivity of each organism. I never shy away from admitting that I know nothing about a subject, as it motivates me to seek out more information. I find joy in sparking wonder in others as well. As a teacher, as a mother, I take pleasure in sharing my knowledge with others. I have taught students of all ages, and I relish the opportunity to catch someone in a moment of amazement. My only limit is time, and the vastness of my interests. A person can only absorb and retain so much, after all. And what demands my attention from one moment, one day to another, may not be what I have the time to pursue.
18”x24” - Paper This piece originated at the very beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic, representing the fragility of the human body and, in this case specifically, the lungs.
Mixed Media on Canvas - Thanks to Thomas Coate Labs for the image.
Shellacked Paper “Ribbons of Thought” woven through each other on canvas, Paints, Shellac, and Metallic Alcohol Inks on Canvas
Mixed Media on Canvas - This piece shows the intricacy of the coloring of the iris in the human eye, while the differing types of neurons involved in transmitting vision to the optical nerve are roughly drawn within the pupil.
36”x48” This piece shows a portion of the iris in the human eye, while the colors bring to mind the mythical goddess of the rainbow.
24”x36” Mixed Media on Canvas - This piece represents the white blood cells forming a fibrin web, while also being symbolic of the connections between people and the impact they have on each other. This was especially during COVID, even at a distance.
4”x4” each - mixed media From left to right, Pacinian corpuscle, Merkel Cells, Ruffini’s Corpuscle, Meissner Corpuscle. These are all the organs within the skin responsible for different sensations of touch.
I am utterly fascinated by the topography of a person’s face. You can learn so much about someone by mapping their features. Each imperfection another piece of the puzzle. You can see where their skin creases when they laugh or scowl, discover scars or freckles you never knew about, not to mention subtle changes in shadows that fall across their faces, barely detectable, which can change their expression completely. The human body is staggeringly complex and beautiful. The closer you look at something or someone, the more you learn what a delight it is to be a part of this planet. I love learning about the multitude of cultures in our own country and around the world and celebrating diversity, from art, clothing and customs, to treasured artifacts and food. As an artist, I try to tell the story of my subjects utilizing lighting, background, and meaningful objects or animals.
Mixed Media
Oils, Acrylics 36”x48”
Pencils
Oils, Paper 36”x48”
Oils
Oils, Metallic Paints 36”x48”
Acrylics
Gouache
Acrylics 18”x24”
Oils
Animals and their role in our world, in our ecosystems, have always fascinated me. I can admire the most beautiful of creatures, but what really draws me in are the abnormal, the seemingly distorted, the organisms which are the exception to all the rules. I am drawn in, rather than repelled from creatures that disgust or frighten. (That said, it is only natural to react when startled sometimes! Fortunately, I can allow these sensations to be eclipsed quickly by amazement.) The animals I choose as subjects often fit into the generalized category of “oddballs” and provoke the question of how evolution produced such a being?
Cattle Markers, Oil Pastel
Watercolor Pencils, Paint Marker 7.5”x15” (framed in 11.25”x21.25” frame, blue mat) - $75
Pencils
RightNOW is a community photo-collage installation based
on how women are fighting to be wholly represented in global societies. We want to create action to raise awareness for change and support Women’s Rights worldwide.
The goal is to harness the political power of all genders to create transformative social change around the issues of women’s equality. Such rights being exploited are Women’s Suffrage, Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Freedom of Movement, Gender Inequality, Sexual Violence and Harassment,Workplace Discrimination,Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the list goes on...
We ask that participants send in a photo and we print half to signify that women are not fully represented in global societies. We are regularly updating the photos in the windows throughout the exhibition, from Jan - April 30th, 2023.
Adding a second layer to RightNOW, an installation to raise awareness for women’s rights, in collaboration with Kirsty Little. The goal was to FILL the windows with support. Each photo was displayed halved and sectioned to signify that women are not fully represented in global societies.
One of seven windows from RightNOW, an installation to raise awareness for women’s rights, in collaboration with Kirsty Little. The display was made possible by supporters who sent in photos and through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
This piece represents the negative impact of climate change on our oceans. Bleaching coral, algae blooms, and many species of wildlife are critically endangered. In addition, this piece makes mention of the overwhelming amount of plastics in our oceans. Part of an installation in March 2022 in Chevy Chase, MD - WOW (Windows on Wisconsin).
This installation is a visual representation of what 100 years looks like. Classes created/counted either 100 or 365 items per bottle, and community members donated bottles and items to fill 100 bottles.
Becky McFall designed stencils of the Peckish Pig Logo (a leaping pig) hidden for kids to find while dining in the restaurant courtyard.
Becky McFall designed a stencil of Peckish Pig’s Panic Attack beer label, hidden for kids to find while dining in the restaurant courtyard.
