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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.
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #10
Fleeting Thoughts #10
3.5 x 3.5 in.  Paper  $150
dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts # 4
Fleeting Thoughts # 4
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #1
Fleeting Thoughts #1
3.5 x 3.5 in.  Paper  $150
dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts  #2
Fleeting Thoughts #2
3.5 x 3.5 in.  Paper  $150
dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #9
Fleeting Thoughts #9
7 x 7 in.    $300
2010 dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #12
Fleeting Thoughts #12
4.5 x 6 in.  Paper  $300
2010 dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #3
Fleeting Thoughts #3
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #13
Fleeting Thoughts #13
4.5 x 6 in.  Paper  $300
2010 dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Fleeting Thoughts #14
Fleeting Thoughts #14
4.5 x 6 in.    $300
2010 dyed paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 2
Scullyesque 2
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 1
Scullyesque 1
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Hope
Hope
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 3
Scullyesque 3
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Peace
Peace
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - On my shoulder
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
Susan Kristoferson - Hope in Adversity
Hope in Adversity
25.5 x 17 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - May You Be Happy
May You Be Happy
25.5 x 17 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - On the brushwood gate
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
Susan Kristoferson - Rockies View
Rockies View
8.5 x 11 in.  Paper  $1100
dyed paper collage 2010
Susan Kristoferson - Spring Koi
Spring Koi
17.5 x 23 in.  Paper  $1300
2010 paste paper and stenciling
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 6
Scullyesque 6
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 5
Scullyesque 5
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Spring sun
Spring sun
11.5 x 14.5 in.    $1500
2010 Visual Haiku in paper collage spring sun in every pool lingering ISSA
Susan Kristoferson - The Heart’s a Mystery
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
Susan Kristoferson - The Shower Ends
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
Susan Kristoferson - Watchfulness
Watchfulness
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Scullyesque 4
Scullyesque 4
6.5 x 6.5 in.  Paper  $300
2010 Paste paper collage
Susan Kristoferson - Strength
Strength
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Constancy
Constancy
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Devotion
Devotion
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Benevolence
Benevolence
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Courage
Courage
25.5 x 17.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2009 Collage with hand painted paste paper and hand dyed itajime paper.
Susan Kristoferson - Endless Debate 2
Endless Debate 2
16.5 x 22.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads
Susan Kristoferson - Endless Debate 3
Endless Debate 3
16.5 x 22.5 in.  Paper  $2200
2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads
Susan Kristoferson - Endless Debate 1
Endless Debate 1
22 x 15 in.  Paper  $2200
2010 Collage of dyed paper, beads

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