Suzanne Schireson

faculty

Suzanne Schireson she/her

Professor

Art & Design

Contact

508-999-9289

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College of Visual & Performing Arts 356A

Education

2008Indiana UniversityMFA
2004University of PennsylvaniaBFA
2003Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine ArtsCFA

Teaching

  • Painting
  • Drawing

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.

The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.

The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.

Continuation of major and elective studios.

Final major studio/continuation elective studio.

Offered as needed to present material in the design field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content

Offered as needed to present material in the design field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content

Offered as needed to present material in the design field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content

Advanced special topics in Art+ Design. Topics of interest and relevance to advanced Art+ Design majors. Conceptual exploration and/or professional-level experiences may be related to one or more of the areas of study within the department Course can be repeated with change of content.

Advanced special topics in Art+ Design. Topics of interest and relevance to advanced Art+ Design majors. Conceptual exploration and/or professional-level experiences may be related to one or more of the areas of study within the department Course can be repeated with change of content.

Suzanne Schireson is an artist and the recipient of a Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowship and two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Her work has been featured in Hyperallergic, The Providence Phoenix and The Boston Globe. Recent solo exhibits include, "Suzanne Schireson: Aftercare", Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, “Inside Room”, Tiger Strikes Asteroid GVL, “Mother Hermit”, West Virginia Wesleyan College and “Ears May Talk Behind Your Back”, Smith College. Her work has been exhibited at The Woodmere Art Museum (Philadelphia, PA), the New Bedford Museum of Art (New Bedford, MA), the Sori Art Center (Jeollabuk-do, South Korea), the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (Guwahati, Assam, India) and The Carrousel du Louvre (Paris, France). Suzanne attended Indiana University (MFA ‘08), the University of Pennsylvania (BFA ‘04) and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Certificate ‘03).

Ears May Talk Behind Your Back, 2014, oil on canvas, 68” x 55”
Weaning, 2017, oil on canvas, 60” x 48”
Nursing, 2017, oil on canvas, 60” x 40”
World Lit by Screens, 2016, oil on canvas, 24 “x 20”
One Week, 2016, oil on board mounted on hardwood block, 3.5” x 2.5” x 2”
Prep School, 2016, film still from stop motion animation “Bullet Eyes”, 0:58.
Going Under, 2016, film still from stop motion animation “Bullet Eyes”, 0:58
Group Cut, 2014, charcoal and watercolor on paper, 54” x 70”
Cut Off, 2015, charcoal and watercolor on paper, 39” x 29”

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