Mary Henlin is the artist and creatrix behind Portland Mary, which originated as an art project that spread around the world. She is dedicated to creating sacred art that honors the Divine and Dark Feminine in its many powerful and transformative forms. Specializing in the creation of clay statues of the Black Madonna, dark goddesses, and divine mothers, Mary’s work bridges the ancient and the contemporary, and channels deep spiritual wisdom and sacred symbolism. She has spent years crafting and spreading statues and figures that evoke both mystery and majesty, strength and tenderness. Each piece is imbued with a sense of devotion, inviting reflection and connection to the powerful energies of the feminine divine.

 

In addition to clay and stone cast statues and figures, Mary also creates handcrafted rosaries, designed to serve as both spiritual tools and beautiful pieces of art. These rosaries are crafted with intention, combining sacred materials and intricate design to support meditation, prayer, and personal connection with the divine.

 

Driven by a deep commitment to spiritual expression and the celebration of the dark mother in all her forms, Mary’s work invites viewers to embrace their own sacred journey, honoring the dark, the light, and the infinite power of the mother.

 

Podcast about my journey -Fearless Presence with Melanie Weller

Podcast with Symbolic Studies and my sister on Michelle’s Healing Home Podcast