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Suzannne Elder Burke...

Suzanne Elder Burke's sculpture embodies serenity, peace and calm; capturing a sensibility marked by playfulness, sensuality and beauty. She communicates balance through form, line, color, texture and composition which soothes the senses in a world of over stimulation. Building upon organic forms, her surfaces highlight texture by incorporating delicate drawings and lush glazes in a limited palette. Seduced by the inherent purity of porcelain, her work exploits the white, smooth, creamy nature of the medium. Individually, her sculptures are a study of positive and negative space, line and surface quality. When displayed as a series they play off one another, creating a visual conversation about form.

Burke's work pushes the boundaries of ceramics and traditional ideas about the medium. Her sculptures seem as though they have been discovered in nature, yet their minimal, somewhat industrial qualities remind us that they are man-made. Much of her inspiration is derived from natural forms including plants, seed pods, marine life, and the human body. Artistic influences include: Indian Miniature painting, Japanese silk painting, botanical drawings, and Cycladic sculpture.

Suzanne Elder Burke has been working in clay for nearly 20 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Arts degree in Contemporary Art Theory from New York University. In addition to her studio work, she has extensive experience working in art museums and galleries. She also enjoys practicing yoga, skiing, going to the beach, looking at art, and spending time with her family.