BRINGING A NEW DIMENSION TO STILL LIFE AT ROWE FINE ART GALLERY
When painter Sue Krzyston browses antique shops and trading posts in Arizona and New Mexico, she’s not just looking for a new treasure for her home. She’s seeking out the subject matter for her next still life painting. Come meet Sue and see her latest oil paintings at Rowe Fine Art Gallery on March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the gallery’s latest exhibition, “Bringing New Dimension to Still Life.” The evening is part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Sue, who has lived in Phoenix for 41 years and has been painting for 30 years, says she’s excited to meet collectors as well as those who might be discovering her work for the very first time.
“I won’t be painting while I’m in the gallery because I need the quiet of my studio,” says Sue. “Painting is such a solitary pursuit, so I love to get out and meet art lovers. I like to hear feedback from collectors or commentary from people who are seeing my work for the first time.”
Sue’s vibrant still life paintings marry artifacts such as moccasins, pottery and beadwork with light and shadow. It’s no wonder this award-winning artist has been compared to the Dutch masters. Sue’s technique and talent breathe new life into objects that were crafted by Native Americans hundreds of years ago, giving viewers a new perspective on the artifacts and the hands that created each one. Sue will be back in the gallery on March 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss this very special weekend.
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 A Reflective Quality |
 Warmth of the Moment |
 Enduring Symbols |
 Historic Times |
 Rich Textures |
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 Riches of the Ages |
 Textures and Traditions |
 A Past Tradition |
 Graceful Lines |
 Voice of History |
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Surrounded in her home and studio by the Indian artifacts she collects and paints, Sue Krzyston believes these objects represent the "soul" of the people who create them. She says, "I strive to capture that soul on canvas. I want to make them come alive in my still life paintings." A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this gifted painter took a few basic art classes in high school.
But a career outside the art world diverted her attention from art for many years. Finally, in 1982, Sue decided to take a painting class. It was a life-changing decision. "I was driven from the first time I started painting," she says. Within one year her teacher felt she was ready for competition.
Krzyston submitted slides of her work to the prestigious George Phippen Memorial Art Show and was accepted. At her first show, she sold seven paintings. Within four years, she had won a Silver Medal at the Phippen show, followed by a Gold Medal in 1991, and another Silver Medal in 1992. Now a full-time artist, Sue says, "I still feel pure joy when I'm painting. I have loved it since my first class and have no desire to do anything different. I love choosing the way things go together, how colors mesh and complement each other."
Sue has broadened the scope of her subject matter by painting the artifacts of the American cowboy, and also more traditional objects, such as cobalt vases, fruit and lace.
Open Sunday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, every First Friday of Month open until 8 pm.Rowe Gallery • Tlaquepaque Shopping District • 336 SR 179 Suite A-102 • Sedona, Arizona 86336
928-282-8877 • fax 928-282-8878 • info@rowegallery.com