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Materiality in Painting
Materiality in painting refers to the physical presence and tangible qualities of the artwork—the texture of the brushstrokes, the thickness of the paint, the weave of the canvas, and even the weight of accumulated layers. Beyond imagery or subject matter, materiality emphasizes how a painting is made and how its substances behave. Oil, acrylic, pigments, and ink- each possesses distinct properties that influence drying time, luminosity, opacity, and texture. Materiality draw

Sussan Strauss
Apr 111 min read


Artist in Residence at McHugh Gallery
This winter, I have the fantastic opportunity to be the Artist in Residence at McHugh Gallery in Aspen. It's a chance to dive deep into...

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer
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Fantasy Lotus Origin Story
In 2020 after Covid shutdowns were mandated across the USA I decided to shelter in place in a tiny home on my brother’s ranch in Malibu....

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer
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The Shadow Club
Perhaps you are part of what I have named, “The Shadow Club”. Perhaps like me, you have watched the combined shadow jig and jog as one's...

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer
Dec 31, 20211 min read


Mixed Media
Mixed media resonates for me. Perhaps my complex way of seeing the world came from a culture of pluralism in my childhood. My father...

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer
Sep 14, 20212 min read


Letters of Anticipation
The letters are hand made envelopes containing a hand written letter of gratitude and a personal secret to the art collector. The idea is...

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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