As a painter of emotions, I’m frequently asked to share the meaning behind the artwork image “Come Back (please).” The emotion portrayed in this piece is undeniably clear, but how do we navigate and sit with emotions that are inherently uncomfortable? The imperfect. The raw. The gritty. These are the facets of ourselves we often…
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The artwork “Hope” is one of my most profound paintings, and I get asked all the time about the meaning. I thought it might be nice to share a little description and more about the meaning of Hope here! Hope is the name of the girl, and she represents all women. Let’s start at the…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Olympia-based artist Susie Griffin will have 10 images, consisting of eight originals and two giclee reproductions, featured in the “Man or Machine” show Oct. 28-Dec. 10 at the Museum Contempo in Shelton. In all, more than 50 local artists will have their work displayed during the month-long show.
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Artists and creatives have a special ability to bring the humanity into the act of creation. It isn’t only about the artwork produced. It’s about the love, energy, time and meaning that went into the creation. THIS is what makes the art valuable.
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When people find out I’ve been a working artist for over a decade, they often ask what my highest achievement is. Elbows. I always just say…Elbows. I stand in the back of a gallery show, anonymous and unrecognized, watching people go around the room to view the work. Art is an expression of an artist…yes.…
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