The Lure of the Prairies

Artist Reception: September 12th, 7:00-9:00pm

Growing up as a “prairie girl” it wasn’t until I started traveling outside of Canada that I came to see and appreciate the inherent beauty of this prairie land. Of course, it is very easy to be swept up and overwhelmed by the soaring majesty of the Rocky Mountains as they surge upwards embracing the sky but it is the quiet stillness of the prairie vista that has come to fascinate me more and more. I am attracted to images/scenes drawn from my childhood spent on the family farm and my road trips.

Like many individuals Suzan has always had a deep appreciation for fine art. As Suzan has progressed on her artistic journey, she has explored a variety of mediums and subject matter. It has become clear that mark making is a key component of her work, which she explores in her mixed media works. With her pastel works she can combine mark making with her love of colour. The landscape is one of her favourite subject matters. Recent group exhibitions in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Vancouver and Calgary. Suzan has also held several solo shows.