Suzanne Frazier
Longmont, CO, United States
About Suzanne Frazier
Contemplative Artist, Art Teacher, Retreat Facilitator, Writer
Artist Statement
Viewing the world from a meditative practice, I call myself a Contemplative Artist. To me, contemplative art is the product of creative expression rising from the pure joy of creating, grounded in a meditative connection to the radiance and perfection of spirit known only through one’s experience of being fully human.
During a contemplative experience one does not observe anything specific but rather a feeling emerges from the meditation. Likewise, I choose to create work that does not refer to any specific location or time. I choose instead to invite the viewer into my meditation of my collected emotional responses from residing for forty-five years in Colorado.
Each painting lives in its own place and time. It breathes on it’s own, free from a particular association, reflecting back to the viewer a new way of seeing. The painting changes as the viewer breathes in detail, subtleties of shape, and nuance of color. Then the painting breathes back to the viewer. A relationship ensues.
The painting process begins with heavy application of oil paint with a pallet knife to create texture. After the layer of thick paint dries and hardens, I begin the next layer, painting the contemplated image. Color and texture are the predominate features of my work, especially creating unique hues to reveal a particular mood. After applying untold layers of paint to create unique colors, my interpretation of my heart-centered experience arrives on the canvas.
Art is a vehicle for exploring the exterior and interior landscape of our existence on this planet. Using images that are familiar from the environment to express in a non-verbal manner my life experience, I invite you to gaze, without labels, into my shared contemplation.
Suzanne Frazier integrates a BFA degree in Studio Arts from the University of Colorado with a BA degree in Philosophy from Lake Erie College to create a philosophical/meditative approach to art making. In September 2015, Suzanne published, Contemplative Art, a book describing her meditative painting process and definition for contemplative art amid images of her cloud paintings.
As a working artist since 1990, Suzanne teaches weekly oil pastel drawing and water-based oil-painting classes at her studio in Longmont, CO. She also facilitates spiritual journey contemplative art retreats.
Her work is in private collections in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan.
Education:
BFA in Studio Arts, 1989, University of Colorado (Boulder)
BA in Philosophy, 1969, Lake Erie College (Painesville, Ohio)
Work towards Masters Degree in Philosophy, 1970-1971, University of Viriginia
Events:
2018 - Prospect Artists Studio Tour - June 9 & 10
11 am to 5 pm
In Longmont Colorado
For a map and more information:
https://www.prospectartistsassn.com/events
2018 - "Art Speak" - A Collaborative Art Exhibition of Poetry & Art, First Congressional Church, Boulder, CO
2018 - "Blurring the Boundaries: Abstractions in Colorado", Arts Longmont Gallery, Longmont, CO March 9 - April 28
2018 - "Women's Art: A Persistent Path to Identity", The Collective Gallery, Lafayette, CO February 12 - March 31
2018 - "Drawn to the Figure", Arts Longmont, Longmont, CO January 12 - February 24.
2017 - "Lines into Shapes", Art Center of Estes Park Colorado Oct 28 - Nov 12
2017 - East Boulder County Artists Winter Exhibition, The Collective in Lafayette, CO - 2017 Art Longmont Winter Exhibition - Oct 13 - Dec 23
2017 - Longmont Colorado Studio Tour - Sept 23 & 24 - 11 am to 5 pm
2017 - "Contemporary Impressions", Two Person Show, Fort Collins Colorado Community Creative Center - Aug 30 - Sept 7
2017 - East Boulder County Colorado Artists Studio Tour - April 29 & 30 11am to 5 pm
Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions
2018 "Contemplative Crosses", Muriel Sidell Wolle Gallery, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Boulder Colorado
2017 “Contemplative Landscapes”, Dairy Art Center, Boulder, CO
2016 “Contemplative Art”, Tortugas Restaurant, Longmont, CO
2015 “Suzanne Frazier Artwork”, 2020 Food & Wine Bar, Longmont, CO
2015 “Water & Light”, Osmosis Gallery, Niwot, CO
2015 “Suzanne Frazier Artwork”, Prospect Apothecary Shop, Longmont, CO
2014 Featured Artist, Osmosis Gallery, NIwot, CO
2014 Featured Artist, Muse Gallery, Front Window, Longmont, CO
2014 “Suzanne Frazier Artwork”, Prospect Apothecary Shop, Longmont, CO
