Susie Benes

A deep passion for horses drives my creative expression. My education gave me a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation, but my technique is almost entirely self-taught.

I currently work with air dry clay, ceramic, and paper, often mixing mediums to take advantage of each media's strengths. By consistently pushing the boundaries of materials, I create richly layered sculptures that can both challenge and delight the viewer.

University of Oxford - Masters in the History of Art

University of Toronto - Honours Bachelors in Art

2020
"An Equine Muse". Circle Craft - Vancouver, Canada

2018
"Equine Art Gallery". Dressage Masterclass Weekend with Carl Hester - Langley, Canada

2017
Circle Craft Art Market - Vancouver, Canada
(Received the Gold Award for Excellence in Craft)

"Art in the City" - Vancouver, Canada

"Equine Visions". WHAM Art Gallery - Surprise, AZ

2016
"Horse in Art". National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art at Palace House - Newmarket, UK

Harmony Arts Festival - West Vancouver, Canada

"Discovery: Line". Seymour Art Gallery - North Vancouver, Canada

2015
"Positively Petite". Place des Arts Gallery - Coquitlam, Canada