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Artist Statement:
We are the mirror as well as
the face in it.
We are tasting the taste this
minute of eternity.
We are pain and what cures
pain.
We are the sweet cold water
and the jar that pours. Rumi
As suggested in Rumi’s poem,
my style touches on the
dichotomy of life and spirit.
I enjoy the aesthetic play of
contrasting extremes or
opposites. The contrast of
concept or object and
materials is a favorite theme
in my three dimensional work.
I am also interested in
exploring the psychology of
the self, my own aging
process, gender roles and
expectations, as well as the
social psychology of politics
and religion. I admire Linda
Ridgway’s work. She casts
bronze into very difficult and
very feminine forms, such as
lace table cloths and
crocheted clothing. She
beautifully executes themes
addressing domesticity and
gender roles by using
materials that suggest the
masculine in forms that
decidedly suggest the
feminine. Similarly, in my
latest work, I construct
feminine or domestic objects
from unlikely and often
distinctly masculine
materials. While I always
start with a general idea for
my work, I often work
intuitively and am led by
materials, circumstances,
current events, or...
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Susan Ryles Biography:
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Age
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52
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
New Age/Spiritualist |
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| Education |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Beach |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Sculpture Mixed
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Art Nouveau - (1880 - 1910)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I've always known I was an artist. I am just now getting an opportunity to explore my artistic self. It need to create. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I was born in Tallahassee, Florida and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia I am studying Sculpture at the Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta. My interest in the three-dimensional world began about twelve years ago with wheel thrown and hand built clay/ceramics as a creative outlet and stress reliever from a hectic corporate career. I studied clay/ceramics extensively around the country at Arrowmont School in Tennessee, John C. Campbell School in North Carolina, and Haystack School in Maine. Studying sculpture was a natural next step to expand on my previous artistic experiences and interests. I was one of the featured artists on Home and Garden Television’s (HGTV's) 'That's Clever' in Spring 2007. As former President of the Tucker Arts Guild, I was the subject of feature articles about the arts in Dekalb County in publications including “Up Close & Personal in Tucker”, April 2006 and the Atlanta Journal Constitution April 27, 2006. My work won honorable mention at the Stone Mountain Art Station and has been shown in a variety of art venues in Atlanta including Romo Gallery, MudFire Gallery. |
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