SUN TALK 1

Conversations, discussions, friendships and secrets as we walk and talk along shorelines – that is the focus of a series of my works in mixed media.
In this painting I capture the inquisitiveness and wonder that beaches bring out in us. I painted the figures separately and laid them into the glaring landscape to illustrate that we can be part of the picture at that moment, but do not remain a part of it.

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Coming from a performance & theatrical costume background, Suzy uses her knowledge of colours to explore new techniques in painting and especially mixed media.


Allowing the scene to dictate the technique or method used to capture it, Suzy's work often ranges between naturalistic and impressionistic.
Many of her pieces explore textures and shapes in the details of nature, and the way we interact with it. In particular, she has been exploring how we pass through the surface of a scene - the notion of being IN but not OF the landscape.


In 2020, Suzy used her time in isolation to complete new works for a solo exhibition 'SOJOURN'. “It was great fun to tell my stories and share in the memories my paintings evoked in the visitors.”
Since 2021, Suzy has also been using cold wax medium & oil paint, to build up a depth of layers in her works, often excavating to reveal underlying colours.


Suzy continues to be inspired by our vibrant Australian contemporary art scene to keep exploring acrylics, cold wax, oil paints, oil pastels, acrylic inks, charcoal and collage both in the studio and en plein air.