As a class we decided our roles for the exhibition. On our own we made steps within our tasks that are beneficial for the exhibition, and then we reconvened during class time to discuss what we have accomplished and what steps we were taking next.
The curators– Henry and Brian– visited Susan’s house in order to see more of her work and start making decisions on what work will be included and the overall theme of the exhibition. This task proved to be much harder when entering into her home and seeing the impressive amount of work Susan had in her home on top of all the work she had in her studio.
Some of the pieces that stood out to the curators were two acrylic paintings on fabric that were embroidered on later, an encaustic on wood piece, the large quilt on the bed in her library, the larger figures, and pieces that called upon her ancestors.
One of the rooms in Susan’s house was called the Ancestor Room. A sacred and spiritual space, this room contains and altar along with photos and artwork Susan created of her ancestors– including an an airbrush painting of her mother she completed while in an airbrush class.
It is evident in her work and her home that family is very important to Susan. Every room related to her family and she told stories of the close relationships she has with her grandchildren who would visit every Sunday. Noticing how much of a role ancestry played in her life, the curators made connections to the ideas of legacy: one through lineage, one through one’s art work, and within Susan, a blending of the two.
Photos below are courtesy of Ms. McRath
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