Susan M. Jordan
Figurative Gourd Art

    Raised in Colorado and then transplanted to the East, Susan never lost her love of the Southwest.  After building a life in the corporate world in the New York/New Jersey area, she was captivated by New Mexico on a trip in the early 90’s, and found a way to return to where she belongs,  to the land of endless skies, high desert and astonishing colors and light.

     Always a dabbler in art, Susan found her true artistic passion after she moved to northern New Mexico and began to experiment with gourds. She became enthralled with the creative possibilities a simple gourd offers, and she has combined her passion for New Mexico with her endless fascination for gourds.

   Susan’s art is inspired by the confluence of cultures in New Mexico . Her work includes figures that evoke smiles, create delight, and bring warmth to a room. Using the gourd as her medium, she uses wood burning techniques to define the design, translucent finishes to enhance the gourd’s natural patterns, and carving to enrich the piece with detail. She says, "The magical qualities of New Mexico - the colors, light and culture - influence my art. My gourds are my 'heart song.' A sliver of my soul is within each piece." Her pieces range in height from 12” to over three feet.

Susan is represented by
 Brazos Fine Art  
  119 Bent Street  
 Taos , NM  
 505.758.0767
  www.brazosgallery.com

You may also visit her own gallery by contacting her through this website.

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Juried Shows and Awards and Recognition:

Weems Artfest:
2006, First Place, Mixed Media Category: “Booth, Art, Artist”

New Mexico State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit:
 2006: Second place
2003: Honorable Mention

Placitas Studio Tour:
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

NM Arts & Crafts Fair:
2004, 2005, 2006

Arizona Gourd Society Competition, Feb. 2005:
1st Place Category, "Dolls & Sculpture;"
1st Place Category, "Holiday"

Placitas Artist's Series:
 Visual Arts Program, October 2004