Susan Stuart, "Breathe Through Your Side"
Oil on Canvas
22”x 22”
STATEMENT
Over time I’ve focused on three different series: architecture, dogs, and abstraction.
Since living in downtown Albany, I have been influenced by its interesting and diverse cityscape, resulting in my architecture series. The use of space, contrasting shapes, and the linear forms of the structures have always inspired me and fostered an appreciation of construction sites.
The pieces on the south wall in this Gallery cover over forty years of work. The two works on either end are the oldest and the five center pieces are the most recent. In the two older works I was developing my painting technique of crumbling dry pastel and pumice into wet oil paint creating a variance in texture and intensity of colors. The five most recent abstractions have been more personal as I see them centering on relationships. Often within each relationship are contrasting personalities and opposing concepts creating an attraction. In these five works, I invite you to examine your expectations and conclusions based on your perception of relationships.
BIO
Susan was born in Worcester MA, and now lives and works in Albany NY. She earned an MA’76 from UAlbany and a BFA’69 from Syracuse University. In the mid 90’s, she studied with Rudolf Baranik at the Art Students League. She has won numerous awards for her work, including a special merit award at the American Drawing Biennial, Williamsburg VA. In 1995, she received national recognition from The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation’s Teacher Artist Program with a residency at Colorado College, Colorado Springs CO.
Susan taught public school art for thirty-three years and now continues her painting full time. Her works have emphasized three different series: architecture; dogs; and abstraction. The works are filled with purpose, thoughtful observation and textured color.
Oil on Canvas
22”x 22”
STATEMENT
Over time I’ve focused on three different series: architecture, dogs, and abstraction.
Since living in downtown Albany, I have been influenced by its interesting and diverse cityscape, resulting in my architecture series. The use of space, contrasting shapes, and the linear forms of the structures have always inspired me and fostered an appreciation of construction sites.
The pieces on the south wall in this Gallery cover over forty years of work. The two works on either end are the oldest and the five center pieces are the most recent. In the two older works I was developing my painting technique of crumbling dry pastel and pumice into wet oil paint creating a variance in texture and intensity of colors. The five most recent abstractions have been more personal as I see them centering on relationships. Often within each relationship are contrasting personalities and opposing concepts creating an attraction. In these five works, I invite you to examine your expectations and conclusions based on your perception of relationships.
BIO
Susan was born in Worcester MA, and now lives and works in Albany NY. She earned an MA’76 from UAlbany and a BFA’69 from Syracuse University. In the mid 90’s, she studied with Rudolf Baranik at the Art Students League. She has won numerous awards for her work, including a special merit award at the American Drawing Biennial, Williamsburg VA. In 1995, she received national recognition from The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation’s Teacher Artist Program with a residency at Colorado College, Colorado Springs CO.
Susan taught public school art for thirty-three years and now continues her painting full time. Her works have emphasized three different series: architecture; dogs; and abstraction. The works are filled with purpose, thoughtful observation and textured color.
Oil on Canvas
22”x 22”
STATEMENT
Over time I’ve focused on three different series: architecture, dogs, and abstraction.
Since living in downtown Albany, I have been influenced by its interesting and diverse cityscape, resulting in my architecture series. The use of space, contrasting shapes, and the linear forms of the structures have always inspired me and fostered an appreciation of construction sites.
The pieces on the south wall in this Gallery cover over forty years of work. The two works on either end are the oldest and the five center pieces are the most recent. In the two older works I was developing my painting technique of crumbling dry pastel and pumice into wet oil paint creating a variance in texture and intensity of colors. The five most recent abstractions have been more personal as I see them centering on relationships. Often within each relationship are contrasting personalities and opposing concepts creating an attraction. In these five works, I invite you to examine your expectations and conclusions based on your perception of relationships.
BIO
Susan was born in Worcester MA, and now lives and works in Albany NY. She earned an MA’76 from UAlbany and a BFA’69 from Syracuse University. In the mid 90’s, she studied with Rudolf Baranik at the Art Students League. She has won numerous awards for her work, including a special merit award at the American Drawing Biennial, Williamsburg VA. In 1995, she received national recognition from The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation’s Teacher Artist Program with a residency at Colorado College, Colorado Springs CO.
Susan taught public school art for thirty-three years and now continues her painting full time. Her works have emphasized three different series: architecture; dogs; and abstraction. The works are filled with purpose, thoughtful observation and textured color.