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Originally from Queensland, Australia, Susie Sierra first began her career as an artist while living and working in America in the late 80's.

Susie set up a commercial art studio in the Rocky Mountains with a group of American artists.Together they produced a series of Australian designed Pop Art sculptures called Frozen Moments. They were sold across North America and Europe with great success.

While in America, Susie also worked as an actor in repertory theatre and in television as a presenter for a variety of lifestyle programs. She returned to Australia in 1992 and opened her first gallery in Sydney in 1994.

Her work draws inspiration from nature and the history of flower painting. The paintings of the 17th Century Dutch Masters and their connection through to Oriental flower painting have also influenced her work. Currently, she is exploring the symbolism of flowers in cultural and religious ritual and ceremony.

Art Critic and Judge John Bradley has stated, "... it is refreshing to discover an artist with such highly developed technical skills, imagination and intellect. This is definitely an artist to invest in for the future."

Susie's classical technique and discernable style have established her as one of Sydney's contemporary artists to watch. She has studied the techniques of the Old Masters, and exhibited widely. Her paintings can be found in private collections throughout Australia, North America, and Europe.


 

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Curriculum Vitae

Background & Education

1977-79 Bachelor Business Communications, Journalism Major QUT, QLD
1977   TV Reporter, Brisbane TVQ O
1978-83 Actor in theatre, televison and film, Sydney NSW
1984-86 Set up residence and collective art studio in Colorado, USA.
1986 Performed a season in Repertory Theatre Colorado, USA
1994 Established Susie Sierra Gallery, Clovelly  NSW  Australia
2001 Printmaking studies with Robert Ives, Waverley Art College, Sydney
2000 Established Susie Sierra Gallery, Katoomba NSW
2009-11  Travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Exhibitions

2011 Group Exhibition - "Fragile", Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby, NSW
2010   Group Exhibition - Gallery Opening, Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby, NSW
2009 Group Exhibition - Prasad Charity Art Exhibition, S H Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2007 Group Exhibition - Members Exhibition, Gallery 4A, Sydney
2007 Group Exhibition - Prasad Charity Art Exhibition, S H Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2005 Group Exhibition - "Major Work", Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2002 Solo Exhibition - "New Works", Susie Sierra Gallery, Sydney
2001 Solo Exhibition - " Winter", Susie Sierra Gallery, Katoomba NSW
1999 Group Exhibition - " The Flower Series", Susie Sierra Gallery, Sydney
1998 Solo Exhibition - " The Coastal Walk", Susie Sierra Gallery, Sydney
1996 Group Exhibition - Christmas Exhibition, TVH Gallery, Seaforth NSW
1994 Group Exhibition - The Water's Edge", Bondi Pavilion Gallery, Sydney
1993 Group Exhibition - The Mudgee Garden Show Exhibition, Mudgee, NSW

Awards and Prizes

1994 Mentorship Scheme Award, Screenwriters Guild of Australia

Collections

John Fairfax Holdings, Sydney
Adelaide Bank, South Australia
Qantas Airlines, Sydney
Banker's Trust, USA
Horvath & Horvath, Sydney
Rex Hotel, Sydney
Liberty Collection USA

Publications & Reviews

2002 Absolute Arts USA, Feature Story & Review by John Bradley
2002 Look Magazine
2001 Australian Art Gallery Guide
2000 Interiors Magazine, Feature Story
2000 Vogue Entertaining, 'What's On"
1999 Vogue Living," Profiles"
1998 Mudgee Weekly, Feature Story
1998 Wentworth Courier, "Lifestyle"
1996 House & Garden, Feature Story
1995 Belle Magazine, Bazaar Editorial

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