Made in New York
A silly title, you may think… unless I am traveling, all my work is made in New York. You would be correct about that. However, this is different. There is an annual exhibition entitled “Made In New York” – it is shown at the Schweinfurth Gallery in Auburn, NY.
Entering exhibits is not something I regularly participate in. I am not opposed to it. I just don’t spend a lot of time looking for exhibits to participate in. I give full credit to my friend, Lisa Robinson, for encouraging me to enter a few local exhibits. (You should check out her work, too- it’s incredible. (Lisa Robinson Watercolors)
I have said for a lifetime that art is my oxygen. It gives me purpose, it is my prayer; it is my peace. I am fascinated with exploring different media, with the exploration of texture and color. I like to work big (or really small). Mostly, I like to work.
Well, without burying the lead, I am excited to share that I got into Made in New York. I don’t paint to please others, but goodness I am excited. For me it is more an exploration of my own journey. Sometimes I am inspired by something, or sometimes I just need to make- so I do. The piece that was accepted for this wonderful show was an exploration of landscapes and the wonder of them. I played with texture, I made papers and used found papers and allowed the piece to reveal itself.
However, it is thrilling to be recognized by my peers. Tonight I will attend (with my best cheerleader and husband) the opening at the Schwienfurth! I am excited. This piece was one of 67 chosen from over 1000 submissions. I am incredibly honored to be among the other artists.
Art can be a very solitary activity. Sometimes, it is good to get out of the studio- get my art out of the studio- and share it in a different arena. That is what is happening today.
Thank YOU for your support and love.
(Special Thanks to Lisa who is a lovely friend and cheerleader!)
sending you so much love,
Susan
The Stars Are Best Seen at Night
Mixed Media – Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 48”
Beneath the vast expanse of the night sky, where darkness stretches endlessly, light finds its truest brilliance. The Stars Are Best Seen at Night is a meditation on contrast—on the way radiance emerges from shadow and beauty reveals itself in the quiet spaces of dusk and dream.
This piece layers bold color, shifting textures, and celestial movement, capturing a landscape that pulses with unseen energy. The swirling clouds echo cosmic rhythms while the vibrant terrain glows with the life that thrives even in twilight. Every brushstroke, mark, and layer is a whisper of something beyond—something infinite.
In darkness, we often discover what we might have missed in the light. This work is an invitation to pause, look deeper, and find wonder in the spaces in between.