Susan Saladino

Susan Saladino

THE LAST BIRD

I have come to understand that a kinship exists with all life; we are all connected. My current series of mixed media sculptures, THE LAST BIRD evolved from this belief. Utilizing materials from the earth, terra cotta clay, oxides, applied paint, and twigs sheared from culled trees, I hand build the female forms. Close attention is paid to surface treatment with textures imprinted using only natural objects such as bark, seed pods, or burrs. Support for the sculptures may be created using discarded candelabras or reconstructed found objects.

Gesture is an important aspect I employ to convey an awareness about concerns and consequences; we as humans are stewards of this planet and all its inhabitants. We cannot afford to turn a blind eye. This kinship must be expressed in action, since belief is no longer enough.

Transplanted from New York where I lived and worked as a full time artist, I now reside in South Florida.

Artist Resume

Standing in the Light #1
clay, twigs, mixed media
18 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, 2011

Standing in the Light #1
clay, twigs, mixed media
20 x 11 x 12 inches, 2011

Nature Studies
stoneware clay, glass beads, bronze wool, sequins, reclaimed fiber
5 in. tall each, 2011


Last Bird Tzofit mixed media, clay, branches, applied pigment 60 x 16 x 16 inches 2011

#9 from the Last Bird Series
clay, twigs, glazes, applied pigment
29 x 18 x 16 inches

Ghost Bird
clay, steel, oxides, under glaze
66 x 24 x 24 inches

#12 from the Last Bird Series
clay, twigs, oxides, under glazes,
applied pigment
24 x 15 x 16 inches


Susan Saladino
EDUCATION
Debra Fritt workshop - clay surface Armory Art Center - large scale clay sculpture Ceramic Art League - hand building Armory Art Center - welding Charles Cyde - mixed media, painting Leo Manso - collage painting Charles Pascualina - portrait painting Mortimer Haber - sculpture Laura Haleman - sculpture Richard Veaux - serigraphy Alfred Van Loen - mold making New School Of Social Research - serigraphy International Center for Photography - black and white processing New York Institute of Technology - sculpture International Center for Photography - Polaroid transfer imaging CW Post College - drawing
EXHIBITIONS
2011	2010 Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
2010	Ceramic Art League of The Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL
2009	Eaton Fine Art Gallery group show, West Palm Beach, FL
2009	LK Mix Gallery group show, West Palm Beach, FL
2009	Rosetta Stone Fine Art group show, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
2008	Ceramic art League group, West Palm Beach, FL
2007	Wellington Art Society, Wellington, FL
2006	Zephur Spring Art Show, Wellington, FL
2005	WAS Fall Fling, Group, Wellington, FL
2005	Beyond Décor Fine Art Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
2004	Zephur Show Group, Wellington, FL
1999	Millpond House Group, Smithtown, NY
1996	Millpond House Juried, Smithtown, NY
1995	Spazi Contemporary Art Gallery Group, Housatonic, MA
1995	Islip Art Museum Juried, Islip, NY
1995	Millpond House Juried, Smithtown, NY
1995	Shelter Me YM YWHA Gallery, Roslyn, NY
1994	Green Street Gallery, Group, New York City, NY
1994	Clayton Liboratore Gallery, Group, Bridgehampton, NY
1993	Spazi Contemporary Art Gallery, Group, Housatonic, MA
1993	Manhasset Public Library, Group, Manhasset, NY
1993	Endangered YM-YWHA Galler, Roslyn, NY
1992	Wiser Library, Group, Old Westbury, NY
1992	Millpond House STAC, Juried, Smithtown, NY
1992	National Arts Foundation Group, New York City, NY
1992	Nassau County Multi Media Art Forum, Group, Port Washington, NY
1991	Personal Statements YM-YMHA,Group, Roslyn, NY
1990	South Huntington Library Gallery, Group, Huntington, NY
1989	Long Island Focus on Ar, Grou, Old Westbury, NY
1989	Children's Medical Fund Art Benefit, Group, Philadelphia, PA
1988	Nassau County Fine Arts Museum, Juried, Roslyn, NY
1984	Artelliere Gallery, Group, Great Neck, NY
1984	Huntington Township Art League, Juried, Huntington, NY
Selected Reviews and Articles
2007	Wellington Magazine
2006	Palm Beach Post
2005	Palm Beach Post
1999	New York Times Helen Harrison
1996	New York Times Helen Harrison
1996	Newsday Carey Lovelace
1995	New York Times Helen Harrison
Awards
Wellington Art Society	Sculpture first place
Wellington Art Society	Peoples Choice
HTAL show	Seriography award
Donated Work 1996 - 2008 A Second Chance Rescue All Creatures Sanctuary Equestrian Aid Foundation Marshall Foundation People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals Farm Sanctuary Little Shelter Animal Kind SPCA Bergin County Golden Retreiver Rescue Cocker Spaniel Rescue German Shepherd Rescue Pet Adoption Center ARFF Oohmahnee Farm Sanctuary Baypath Humane Society Childrens Medical Fund
Work in Corporate Collections Lazarus BurmanLong Island, New York WindemereWoodbury, New York Eagle Chase Woodbury, New York Commercial Space Washington, D.C.
Teaching Experience Roslyn School of Painting children's workshop Adelphi University seriography

Jean Albano Art Gallery • 215 W. Superior Chicago, IL 60654
312 440 0770 • fax 312 440 3103