Birstein, Suzy
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Maker Name
Birstein, Suzy
Studio name
Kitsilano Garden Studio
Biography
Suzy has been a very active member of the arts community since her graduation from ECUAD (Honours) in 1980 as An a ceramics sculptor, potter, painter and dance/performer and educator.She has been a tireless and inspiring teacher at Arts Umbrella since 1990 and she teaches children & adults from her home based studio, mentoring generations of people who will create and appreciate ceramics.
Suzy has been inspired both visually and spiritually from ancient and contemporary world cultures and artists. She has travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Cambodia, attending master workshops - from artists like Rudi Autio, Viola Frey, Tip Toland, Lisa Clague, Debra Fritts, Michelle Gregor, Adrian Arleo, Arthur Gonzales, Beth Cavener, Stephen de Staebler.
Suzy’s art has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in both private and public galleries throughout BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, USA, Japan, and Europe.
. Her work has been frequently featured in magazines and newspapers, and she has often been a guest on radio and TV, talking about art and performance.
Suzy was commissioned to create “Motion Pitchers” for 2008 Academy Award gift bags, which garnered international media coverage.
In the past decade, Suzy has focussed on figurative sculptures, painting & collage, all of which inspire and cross reference each other.
From 2009 -2017 Suzy ran a biannual international workshop "Mia Muse" Figurative Ceramic Art/Travel workshops at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece.
Suzy has supported many community programmes since 1990, initiating the ceramics program at The Carnegie Centre, numerous
auction donations including The Art of Splash, and was co-coordinator for the westside art walk 'Artists in our Midst' for 11 years.
Suzy has been inspired both visually and spiritually from ancient and contemporary world cultures and artists. She has travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Cambodia, attending master workshops - from artists like Rudi Autio, Viola Frey, Tip Toland, Lisa Clague, Debra Fritts, Michelle Gregor, Adrian Arleo, Arthur Gonzales, Beth Cavener, Stephen de Staebler.
Suzy’s art has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in both private and public galleries throughout BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, USA, Japan, and Europe.
. Her work has been frequently featured in magazines and newspapers, and she has often been a guest on radio and TV, talking about art and performance.
Suzy was commissioned to create “Motion Pitchers” for 2008 Academy Award gift bags, which garnered international media coverage.
In the past decade, Suzy has focussed on figurative sculptures, painting & collage, all of which inspire and cross reference each other.
From 2009 -2017 Suzy ran a biannual international workshop "Mia Muse" Figurative Ceramic Art/Travel workshops at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece.
Suzy has supported many community programmes since 1990, initiating the ceramics program at The Carnegie Centre, numerous
auction donations including The Art of Splash, and was co-coordinator for the westside art walk 'Artists in our Midst' for 11 years.
First name
Suzy
Last name
Birstein
Career dates (start and end)
1980
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario
Studio location
Formal Education
Major Exhibitions
For complete list - see website
2022 "Ladies-Not-Waiting", Port Moody Art Centre
2022-16. Eastside Culture Crawl, 1000 parker street studios
2022-16: Parker Art Salon, Gallery George & 10000 Parker Street Studios
2022-16: Parker Art Salon, Gallery George & 10000 Parker Street Studios
2022:“Goddess”, ACT Gallery, Maple Ridge
2019 "My D'Lovely Fever" performance/art video @ Venice International Art Fair, Italy
2019 "Malleable", Italian Cultural Centre, curated, Angela Clarke
2018. “Makers in Action” , Saltspring Island Ceramics Award (SSICA)
2018-08 "Gallery Artists", Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery, London Ont.
2017 "The Best of BC", Gallery of BC Ceramics, Vancouver
2017-13 "Sculpture Society of BC", VanDusen Gardens, Gallery @Leigh Square
2012 "Chacun, Chacune sa Divas" - Aubagne, France - Artistes Singuliere Festival
2012 "Chacun, Chacune Divas", Roquevaires, France - curated by Danielle Jacquie
2012 "Chacun, Chacune Divas", Roquevaires, France - curated by Danielle Jacquie
2011 “A Matter of Clay 3” Jonathon Bancroft Snell Gallery, London Ont
2008 “Motion Pitchers", Jonathon Bancroft Snell, London, Ont
2008 Performance, video and exhibition ;
“Tap to the Muse” Film: Seymour Art Gallery: producer, dancer, sculptor
“My DeLovely Fever”, Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, BC
“Tap to the Muse” Film: Seymour Art Gallery: producer, dancer, sculptor
“My DeLovely Fever”, Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, BC
Affiliated organizations
Personal Website
www.suzybirstein.com
Links to Further Resources
2022 “The Scribe” and Jewish Museum and Archives
2022 Interview “Tidings of Magpies” zine
2021 -2004. “Jewish Independent” newspaper
2019 "Empowering Women" in "Ladies-Not-Waiting", Cheryl MInns, The Other Press, Douglas College
2017-09 Biannual "Mia Muse" Figurative Ceramic Art/Travel workshops: Skopelos Foundation for the Arts
2010 Ceramic Art and Perception #80: “Return to the Muses of Greece”
2009 “500 Vases in Clay” Lark Books
2006 Ceramics Art and Perception #63: “Vixens”
2006 “500 Animals in Clay”, Larks Books
Source
Debra Sloan
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