Mary makes "ma su ke" fiberarts and adornments inspired by Asian aesthetics and multicultural artifacts. Mary says, "My souvenirs from years of travel are scraps of silk, threads and ornaments from the Near and Far East, old lace and thousands of vintage buttons from England and America, and beads, embellishments and odd bits from everywhere. They come together in my studio as unique jewelry and wearable accessories. The finished products may represent finds from different countries and cultures; each has a history of its own and a memory of mine."