Susan Collett facts for kids
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Susan Collett
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Susan Collett with her sculpture "Axis" at the opening of Canada House, London (2015)
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| Born | 1961 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Cleveland Institute of Art, Ohio, U.S.A. BFA Printmaking/Ceramics Minor |
| Known for | Hand-built clay sculpture, drypoint monoprints |
| Awards | Agnes Gund Memorial Award, (USA 1986) Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics (Canada 2001) |
| Elected | Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) |
Susan Collett is a Canadian artist. She is known for her amazing work in printmaking and with clay. She is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) and the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC). In 1986, she earned a special degree in printmaking from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She also studied ceramics there.
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Susan Collett's Early Life and Art Training
Susan Collett started learning about art in 1980. She went to the Central Technical School and finished her studies there in 1982. After that, she studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art. She graduated in 1986. She then worked with a famous American ceramic artist named Judith Salomon. This helped her learn even more about working with clay.
Since 2003, Susan Collett has had her own art studio in Toronto. There, she makes large clay sculptures. She also creates unique art called monoprints. These are special prints made from copper plates. For her clay art, she uses a material called paper clay. This clay is strong and light. She also uses nichrome wire to help shape her sculptures.
Susan Collett's Art Career
Susan Collett's art has been shown in many important places. Her work was part of the Toronto International Art Fair in 2013. It was also shown at big art events like SOFA in Miami, Chicago, and New York. Her art has traveled to international shows. These include the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale in Korea and the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale.
In 2009, Susan Collett was invited to Israel. She taught a special workshop near the Dead Sea. Her art has also been shown in museums and galleries. These include the Gardiner Museum in Canada and the China Academy of Art. Her work has been written about in art magazines. These include Ceramic Review and Canadian Art. Susan Collett is known for her new ideas in ceramic art. She has helped develop new ways to work with clay.
Awards and Honors
Susan Collett has won many awards for her art. These awards show how important her work is.
- 2023: Canada Council For The Arts, Explore & Create research grant
- 2019: Toronto Arts Council, Research Grant, Porcelain
- 2019: Canada Council for the Arts, Artist Abroad program
- 2017: Ontario Arts Council, Project Grant, Clay
- 2015: Honorable Mention, 8th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, Korea
- 2009: Honorable Mention, 5th Cebiko Korean International Clay Biennale, Korea
- 2002: 2nd Prize, Ernst & Young Great Canadian Printmaking Competition
- 2001: 1st Prize, Winifred Shantz Award, Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
- 1997: Nick Novak Scholarship, Printmaking, Open Studio, Toronto
- 1994: Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grant, New Brunswick
- 1986: 1st Place, Agnes Gund Memorial Award, Cleveland Institute of Art, USA
Art in Collections
Susan Collett's art is part of many important collections. This means her work is owned by museums and special places. People can visit these places to see her art.
- Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery (2004, 2008, 2024)
- The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art (2008, 2023 & 2024)
- Arizona State University Art Museum, USA (2021)
- Canada House, Trafalgar Square London (2015)
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (2015)
- The Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto (2012)
- Sèvres Porcelain Museum, Paris, France (2010)
- Crown Collection, Crown Collection (Canada), (2012)
- The Canadiana Collection of the Official Residencies of Ottawa, Rideau Hall (2009)
Important Art Groups
Susan Collett is part of two very important art groups. She joined the International Academy of Ceramics in 2007. In 2008, she became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA). Being part of these groups shows she is a highly respected artist.
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