ARTIST BIO
Susan Friedman
Susan has been painting since 2006. Her art education includes course work at the Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of the Arts and many workshops with a number of wonderful instructors. You can find her working either in her home studio or in her studio at Art Alchemy East, in Leaside, Toronto, alongside a group of inspiring studio mates.
Susan’s work is displayed in a number of private collections throughout Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.
In 2023 Susan was delighted to be juried in as a member of the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA), and in 2021 she became an Active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). She is a member of the Artists’ Network where she is actively involved with the Leslie Grove Gallery, loving the opportunity to curate shows with a team of wonderful creatives.
Artist Statement
My artwork is an expression of the need to take time for contemplation; to sit in the quiet moments as a response to the intensity of the world around us. Just as my figures are blended into textured backgrounds, so too are we all inseparable from our contexts. This process reflects my belief that we are all connected, with shared responsibilities for one another and for our environment. I am intrigued by the many stories that make up who we are, represented by the layers of materials into which each figure is embedded. My work places figures within their personal landscapes, whether they are recognizable or abstracted spaces.
Using a mix of found and made papers, acrylics, charcoal and inks, my work transforms chaotic elements, into calm, reflective art.
I am a Toronto based artist painting now for over 20 years, full-time since 2018 when I retired from a career in medicine. How fortunate I am to have the opportunity to experience two careers for which I hold such passion!
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Belonging
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Her Own Muse
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Beyond Sorrento
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