Feeling Chilled

I love Retro 70s Style, it’s the art of my generation. Something about the 50s and 60s always draws me in. Maybe it’s the liveliness and pizzazz that reminds me of that time or maybe it’s the resonating colors and feeling it conveys.

Mid-Century Modernism was a vision of the future and progress, a utopian way of living. A time where art aimed for expressiveness and a decorative effect. Geometry of the shapes were used to transmit energy and a lively and irregular surface gave a more tactile tone, playing with space and three-dimensionality.

Cool greens, soft greys with pops of bright yellow. Shapes and circles make a peaceful and chilled image.

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas, with gallery finished edges matching the face,
It is finished in a satin varnish (please note that all images are taken before the varnish to reduce reflection). Back of the canvas is professionally finished.

Note that insitu examples may not be to scale.

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Susanne is a Gold Coast-based artist whose work transcends the ordinary, inviting viewers into a world where emotions and stories take precedence. By skillfully manipulating shapes and colors, she moves beyond mere representation, creating compositions that are both evocative and thought-provoking.

Her approach is deeply intentional, using stylized forms to distort the familiar and reveal a deeper essence. Each brushstroke is a deliberate choice, balancing abstraction with recognition to encourage interpretation and engagement. Rather than simply depicting reality, she seeks to elevate it, offering a fresh perspective on the everyday.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Susanne seamlessly blends tradition with a touch of the avant-garde. Every canvas becomes an experiment—an exploration of perception, form, and feeling. Through her work, she challenges conventional ways of seeing, embracing the freedom that comes with artistic expression.

Rooted between the ocean and hinterland of Queensland’s Gold Coast, her surroundings provide a rich source of inspiration. This connection to nature and place subtly informs her palette and compositions, adding depth to her visual storytelling.

Ultimately, Susanne’s art is a celebration of stylization and its transformative power. By bridging the tangible and the intangible, she encourages contemplation, sparks conversation, and reminds us that beauty lies in perception—waiting to be discovered in every brushstroke.