Mallory Stowe (b. in Cleveland, OH) is a painter interested in anxiety and awe surrounding the natural world. Her work reflects how systems of memory, whether in the body, the environment, or society, can perpetuate suffering or nurture empathy. The overarching theatricality of these scenes suggests a parallel universe where the mundane holds a compellingly mysterious meaning. The resulting paintings excavate humor, pleasure, fear, and human connection in a personal, storytelling manner. Undercurrents of body politics, ecological collapse, and social dynamics are woven throughout the work.

Stowe received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2025 and her BFA from Ohio University in 2022. A recent finalist for the 2023 AXA Art Prize at the New York Academy of Art. She has received a juror award at the Women of Appalachia at Dairy Barns Art Center, . Stowe has taught 2D drawing and painting courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.