Susan Young Evans
Artist Statement
My sculptural work addresses the relationship between forms and their interaction with each other. This relationship may exist through two pieces that communicate with each other, through forms within other forms, or through the negative space that is formed within a piece. Working with these formal aspects, I try to form a bridge between formal relationships in the work and conceptual relationships as they relate to human existence and daily life. Each piece aims to capture a certain dynamic energy or gesture that will aid and ignite the communication with other pieces and the viewer.
My goal is to create a dialogue within the work that sparks an internal dialogue for each viewer. It is my hope that this dialogue will allow the viewer to internally assess and question the relationships present in their own lives, be it with people, objects, environment, or self.
My recent ink and paper works are about play and discovery. I limit my palette by using a single ink while drawing. In my mind, these works are doodles; an outlet for my brain to relax into creative play. In more formal terms, these drawings are an exploration of linear forms, shapes, and compositions.
About Susan Young Evans
I am a ceramic artist working in Greenville, SC. I received a BFA degree from Clemson University in 2005. The following fall I found a studio home at ArtBomb Studios. I am fortunate and blessed to work among this talented, creative, and experimental group of artists. The freedom of this working studio space allows me to explore and play while simultaneously providing access to insight, opinions, and feedback from the other artists. The group has the joy of feeding off each other’s ideas, work, and materials. This studio is like a home to me and provides invaluable room for creative play.
Until 2015, my work most often began with clay forms thrown on the wheel. These forms were playfully altered and frequently joined and stacked together. I enjoy bringing together a variety of materials to my sculptural work including the use of fabric, found objects, and alternative surface treatment.
In 2015, I created a tiny human and became a mother which forever altered my world. I am now mama to four amazing tiny humans. For me, having children meant art-making got paused. I never envisioned this would be my story as a mother artist. However, I am continually finding my way back to creating. Currently, this means a rediscovery of myself as an artist. I am not sure where this work will lead. Right now, I am simply enjoying making and creating again. However small that might be.