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Artist Statement:
Born in Boston, MA. Graduated Cum Laude from University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a B.F.A in Printmaking.
My use of urban imagery began in 1992. At that time I studied the work of Romare Beardon (a collage artist) whose work lead me to my own collages and then to an obsession with city themes. I have always had a fascination for cities, New York City especially. My attraction to NYC is based foremost on architecture and man-made structures (such as light posts, crosswalk signals, traffic lights and one-way signs.) The "one-way" sign became a distinguished feature in my fine art prints. I enjoyed the rigidity of lines the structures created. Power lines and fences contain and reinforce the architecture. People are secondary to (and only implied through) the the structures themselves; they support the people. The city wallpapers the atmosphere. The buildings are repetitious patterns which formulate a backdrop for human existence.
I choose to work with imagery of older buildings, opposed to new ones, because I feel they tell a story. Aging buildings, surrounded by rusting fences have history in them. I enjoy depicting cityscapes, but I also like rural environments. This is ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2010 "2nd Annual: Bras for a Cause", Royal Oak Music Theatre; Royal Oak, MI; Saturday, September 18, 2010
2010 "Art from the Heart", Janice Charach Gallery; West Bloomfield, MI; July 25 - August 19, 2010
2010 "Under the Watchful Eye: The Chamsah Project", Janice Charach Gallery; West Bloomfield, MI; January 10 - ...
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Artist Reviews:
10/19/09 Channel 4 News Report http://bit.ly/Bra_Art-Local4New s
10/16/09 Blog. http://bit.ly/MIWomensForumBlog _BraArt
The pin cushion bra really says it all. Hundreds of tiny, decorated beads show on the outside of each cup. A frightening forest of sharp pins pierce the inside.
Susan ...
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Commissions for Susan Massucci:
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Mrs. Maurice, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mrs. Tunnicliff, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mrs. Lichtenberg, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Deja Vu, Franklin, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. Griggs, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mrs. Sandra Adamo, Shelby Twp., MI, USA
Mrs. Patrick, Novi, MI, USA
Interior Lifestyles - Debi Hollis, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Ms. Massucci, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Wright & Filippis Prdiatric & Mobility Center, Madison Heights, MI
Mrs. Filippis, Waterford, MI, USA
Mrs. Weaver, Franklin, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. O'Neill, Metamora, MI, USA
Mrs. Lupo, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mrs. Morrison, Beverly Hills, MI, USA
Miss. Casper, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Mr./Mrs. Beatty, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. Patrick, Novi, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. Filippis, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. Valenti, St. Clair Shores, MI, USA
Mrs. Burdick, Troy, MI USA
Mr./Mrs. Massucci, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Mr./Mrs. Smith, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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