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Entering The World Of An Artist
From Progress Energy Gallery
'Prissy,' by Suzanne Holland is a mixed media piece and measures 14 by 11.
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Published: July 26, 2008
NEW PORT RICHEY -- An artist's imagination can be magical and mystical and can take one to another place.
Local artist, Suzanne Holland of Sunshine Sue's Creations will be the featured artist at the Progress Energy Art Gallery through Sept. 27. The galleries First Friday reception will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.
The exhibit marks the first time the featured artist will be responsible for creating a window display for the gallery.
The Progress Energy Art Gallery director, Karren Tolliver, stated in a press release: "Sue produces extremely finished and polished work. She has been a part of some recent exhibits and her work is impressive."
She is a gallery member and has participated in the art strolls in which the gallery coordinates, Tolliver added.
A mixed-media artist, Holland creates art from man-made and natural elements, which include fabric, fallen palm tree items, palmetto fronds, buttons, jewelry and clocks.
She enhances the personality of these items through painting, fashioning parts out of polymer clay and other methods.
The final artwork often reflects Biblical, space-age, time travel and exotic themes.
The artist describes herself as a "60s chic and Florida cracker artist" being born and raised in Pinellas County but now resides in New Port Richey.
In addition, she is a poet who has been published in literary magazines and newspapers, which have included some of her photography.
Holland recently returned to writing and the arts after raising three children. "It seems that God has finally opened the window of opportunity for me to return to my art and writing," she is quoted as saying.
Last year Holland won Judge's Special Merit Award from the Pasco Arts Council, of which she is a member. She says she loves to think outside of the box with art, and enjoys the creative process when it takes over; especially when one project leads to another and the process flows.
Visit www.sunshinesuecreations.com> for more information regarding Holland.
Other artists exhibiting are Marueen Bethke, Vicki Dewey and muralist Mariangela Smith.
Third Wednesday Series
Progress Energy Art Gallery is premiering their Third Wednesday Event with Sue Holland being the first artist to discuss her work and demonstrate some of her methodology. The presentation begins at 1:30 with a $5 entry fee. The presentation is open to the public and artists are encouraged to attend and share their skills.
Scott E. Smith can be reached at 727-815-1063 or ssmith@suncoastnews.com
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