I’m a self-taught fiber artist based in Bethesda, Maryland. My artistic journey has been almost entirely in the realm of fiber arts, including quilting, embroidery, and mostly wool sculpting. Many of my works are figurative sculptures; which explore the nexus between humans and the natural world, and the vagaries of human life on earth.
16Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County https://www.creativemoco.comSuzan.Jenkins@creativemoco.com(301) 565-3805
801 Ellsworth Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
Education:
Studied Textile Art at IUNA: Instituto Universitario Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Fine Arts School).
Graduated at IUNA: Painting BFA five-year program), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Selected exhibitions:
Solo shows:
2122 Languages of Fiber, Goldman Gallery, Bender JCC of Greater Washington, MD
2020 Thomas Farm Community Center, Rockville, Maryland
2016 Abstract realities, White Cloud Gallery, Washington, DC
2014 Interpretation of Trees, Argentinean Embassy, Washington, DC
2012 Color and Textures, The Art Gallery of Potomac, Maryland
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