MEET MALLORY
Mallory Norman is a self-taught artist, specializing in hand-cut paper and fabric art. Her journey to becoming an artist is quite unique; after earning a degree in accounting from Auburn University, she spent years working in the corporate world.
In 2020, Mallory began searching for a creative outlet and discovered a passion for art that she had never known she had. Initially, what started as a small hobby grew into more. In 2024, Mallory lost her job. Although it initially felt like a setback, Mallory soon realized it was part of God's greater plan. With nothing else to fall back on, she decided to take a leap of faith and pursue her art full-time.
Today, Mallory lives in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia, with her husband, Sam, and their Goldendoodle, Louis.
Through her work, she aims to inspire others to trust that all pieces come together to form something more beautiful than their individual parts; you can find beauty in everything if you look closely enough.
BEHIND THE ART
I work with paper and fabric, materials that are often overlooked or scrapped. I begin with an idea that is planted in my heart, a pair of scissors, and a piece of paper or fabric. I don’t follow an outline or use a template. Layer by layer, I hand-cut each detail, placing, assembling, and refining it until they come together, and it feels like a complete work of art.
With a background in accounting, I am drawn to precision and order. I find that my process combines these qualities while also giving me room for creativity and freedom. I never have a plan, because sometimes my best pieces aren’t what I had in mind.
Each piece takes hours, demanding patience and trust, but drawing me in, quieting the outside noise and teaching me to let go of control.
Rooted in faith and a strong belief in transformation, my story is full of layers that have gradually come together to reveal my true calling. My art reflects this journey, serving as a reminder that each layer contributes to something greater.
I want my art to inspire people to find joy in everyday moments, good or bad, and to see the ordinary as an opportunity to create something extraordinary.
FEATURES + PRESS
SOUTHERN VIEWS MAGAZINE JANUARY 2025
SOUTHERN VIEWS MAGAZINE AUGUST 2025
MIDTOWN MINGLE FEATURED ARTIST OCTOBER 2025
