Susan Stockwell
Susan Stockwell (born 1962) is a contemporary British artist. Her work addresses themes of technology, ecology, politics, identity and migration using her trademark motifs of recycled computer components and other everyday materials.
Life and work
Born in Manchester, England, Stockwell attained her MA from the Royal College of Art in 1993 and a BA in fine art from Sheffield Hallam University (1988). She teaches fine art as a senior lecturer at the University of East London.
According to Sylviane Gold, writing in the New York Times, Stockwell's sculpture can be "elegant and eerie".[1] Robert Clark of The Guardian stated that Stockwell "misuses everyday objects and domestic materials to enchanting effect."[2] Key pieces include "America", a map of the USA made from computer boards.[3] She has won numerous awards, including a Bursary Award from the Royal Society of British Sculptors and a Travel Award from The British Council.
Examples of Stockwell's work are held in several public art collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Shenghua Art Centre, China. She has exhibited throughout Britain, as well as globally.
References
- ↑ Sylviane Gold, "Maps for Navigating to a New Perspective", The New York Times, 3 December 2010.
- ↑ Robert Clark, "This week's new exhibitions – Susan Stockwell, York", The Guardian, 19 June 2010.
- ↑ Susan Stockwell page, Iniva.org.
External links
- Susan Stockwell Online Artwork]