Susan Kristoferson artwork presented by Arts On Atlantic

Susan Kristoferson

artist bio

Susan Kristoferson, MFA

As a professional artist with extensive experience, my work deals with changing perceptions and priorities, and the shadow or fissure area between the seen and un-seen in life.

I am intrigued by the infinite possibilities for creative invention paired with skilled craftsmanship, happen-stance, and expression, especially with dye on paper, combined with the pursuit of techniques that will express ideas that fascinate me.My work has been in silk screened, painted or shibori dyed fabrics or papers, suspended fabric sculptures, paper-pulp painted images and sewn paper collage.

Most of my recent work has been in paper collage, - reflections of travels, experiences, or as responses to the paper itself.I am involved in ongoing research in shibori dyed papers.From rare paper collections around the world, I am gathering information to write a book about the history of ‘paste paper’ painting and contemporary techniques.I paint and dye papers for retail, wholesale and for my own use.My artwork work has been exhibited in more than 150 exhibits in North and South America, Japan and Korea.I have been commissioned to create large and small pieces for private, public and corporate collections.

I have had a rich and varied career teaching visual arts at every level, from kindergarten through to university MFA graduate programs.I have taught at schools in Texas, Oregon, and Alberta and at universities in Indiana, Ohio, and Oregon.I have a BFA from the University of Texas and an MFA from Indiana University in the United States.My professional experience includes work as a full time artist, university professor, artist-in-education, K-12 art teacher, workshop instructor, artist-in-residence at a psychiatric hospital, and a prison. I have been head of Fiber Arts at Oregon College of Arts and Crafts and have twice worked as a university art gallery director and curator. She has traveled widely and can speak Spanish, German, and some French. Susan lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Fleeting Thoughts #10

3.5 x 3.5 in. Paper $150

dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts # 4

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #1

3.5 x 3.5 in. Paper $150

dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #2

3.5 x 3.5 in. Paper $150

dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #9

7 x 7 in. $300

2010 dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #12

4.5 x 6 in. Paper $300

2010 dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #3

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #13

4.5 x 6 in. Paper $300

2010 dyed paper collage

Fleeting Thoughts #14

4.5 x 6 in. $300

2010 dyed paper collage

Scullyesque 2

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 paste paper collage

Scullyesque 1

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 paste paper collage

Hope

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Scullyesque 3

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 paste paper collage

Peace

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

On my shoulder

7 x 7 in. Paper $300

2010 Visual Haiku in Paper Collage On my shoulder is it longing for a companion? A red dragonfly SOSEKI

Hope in Adversity

25.5 x 17 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

May You Be Happy

25.5 x 17 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

On the brushwood gate

7 x 7 in. Paper $300

2010 Visual Haiku in paper collage On the brushwood gate in place of a lock one snail ISSA

Rockies View

8.5 x 11 in. Paper $1100

dyed paper collage 2010

Spring Koi

17.5 x 23 in. Paper $1300

2010 paste paper and stenciling

Scullyesque 6

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 paste paper collage

Scullyesque 5

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 paste paper collage

Spring sun

11.5 x 14.5 in. $1500

2010 Visual Haiku in paper collage spring sun in every pool lingering ISSA

The Heart’s a Mystery

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper

The Shower Ends

14.5 x 15 in. Paper $1500

2010 Visual Haiku in collaged paper The shower ends the sheen of riverstone in a bed of moss PETER KENDALL

Watchfulness

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Scullyesque 4

6.5 x 6.5 in. Paper $300

2010 Paste paper collage

Strength

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Constancy

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Devotion

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Benevolence

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Courage

25.5 x 17.5 in. Paper $2200

2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.

Endless Debate 2

16.5 x 22.5 in. Paper $2200

2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads

Endless Debate 3

16.5 x 22.5 in. Paper $2200

2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads

Endless Debate 1

22 x 15 in. Paper $2200

2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads

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