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New Art | New Exhibitions | New Life At |Susan Hensel Projects

2023-10-31T12:09:16-04:00Articles, News, Exhibition|

New Art, New Exhibitions, New Life At Susan Hensel Projects a meandering post about what’s up now? The leaves are bright and falling from the trees in brisk, sunny, windy gusts and maybe even slush by the end of the week! Where on earth did the time go? New art, new exhibitions, new life at Susan Hensel projects. Well, truth be told, it went to setting up a new home and studio, going to physical therapy, and…yes…RETURNING TO NEAR FULL TIME STUDIO WORK! […]

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Twists and Turns | New Work | Susan Hensel Projects

2021-10-27T14:52:46-04:00Embroidery Art, News, Articles|

Life is always full of Twists and Turns. So is my new artwork. More years ago than I care to count, I lost my husband to a freak accident, leaving me with a two year old. Sad? yes. But there is always learning to be had. The day after his father’s death, I told my son that his Daddy would not be coming home. His 2 year old response,”OK. Let’s play zoo.” So many unforeseen bridges were left to cross ahead, but the imperative, as demonstrated by a two year old, was “going forwardness,” to continue to grow, learn and live. Those imperatives do not disappear.Creativity is our birthright. It has survival value. We need it to grow-up and into our lives, no matter what they may be. […]

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What to do when the GPS does not work | Finding my Way |Susan Hensel Textile Art

2021-08-04T14:53:12-04:00Exhibition, Articles, Embroidery Art, News|

What to do when the GPS does not work.?  I am finding my way. Have you ever had your GPS take you to the end of a bridge that does not cross?  or to the center of nowhere? My sense of direction, while not precise, is not horrendous either. With the gentle reminder of the iPhone, I can get to most places…even on time. Yet, I do love maps. My close friend Gwen keeps telling me I need to use maps in the car. But, when you are the only driver…maps aren’t much use as you are driving!  […]

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Throwing Shade | Supremacist Lace Flags | Susan Hensel Projects

2021-07-08T22:46:04-04:00Embroidery Art, Articles|

Throwing Shade | Supremacist Lace Flags Throwing Shade | Supremacist Lace Flags | Susan Hensel Projects. One of the most interesting things about making art is unexpected discoveries.  I work in a highly technical realm, with computers and computer-aided devices, yet I work very intuitively. […]

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How I Arrived Here | Susan Hensel Projects | Textile Study Guild of NY

2021-04-01T16:40:29-04:00Articles, Embroidery Art|

“I am always amazed at how I arrived here, steeped in digital embroidery, making hard edged sculptures from soft materials!”   Chromatic Wave    ( I was  honored recently to be featured in a profile on The Textile Study Group of NY website with a stellar group of textile artists who work sculpturally! Do check out the other profiles.  Enjoy!) [su_divider] My background and training are in the arts with a BFA in sculpture and painting.  I worked for many years in ceramics, many years in papermaking, many years in book arts and many years as a gallery director. My “hobby time” was thoroughly fiber: hand spinning, sewing, hand embroidery. Materials with their haptic and scientific qualities always obsess me. […]

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Solo Art Show – Abstract Stitch | Susan Hensel Projects

2021-04-01T14:03:26-04:00Exhibition, Articles, Embroidery Art|

ABSTRACT STITCH a Solo Art Show opened! 621 Gallery 621 Industrial Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310 You could say that I went to Florida last week… But that would be a stretch! A solo art show – Abstract Stitch | Susan Hensel Projects! I shipped a whole lot of my work to 621 Gallery in Tallahassee, Florida last week.  This was the solo art show, ABSTRACT STITCH, that had been delayed by the pandemic, not once, but TWICE! […]

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ABSTRACT STITCH | Susan Hensel Projects | Solo Art Exhibition

2021-03-11T17:08:59-05:00Embroidery Art, Exhibition|

ABSTRACT STITCH a solo art exhibition by Susan Hensel At 621 Gallery Railroad Square Art Park 621 Industrial Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310 PHONE-850-222-6210 EMAIL-621galleryinc@gmail.com Opening Reception | March 5th, 2021 Doors Open at 6:00 PM | Talk Starts at 7:00 PM Exhibition Dates | 03.05.2021 – 03.26.2021 Abstract Stitch | Susan Hensel Project | solo exhibition […]

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COLOR INTERACTIONS | Susan Hensel Projects | Textile Art

2021-03-11T17:30:36-05:00Articles|

Pandemic Projects: Susan Hensel Explores the Effect of Substrate Color on Finished Objects | Textile Art FEBRUARY 26, 2021 ( Published today on the blog of the Surface Design Association.) COLOR INTERACTIONS | Susan Hensel Projects | Textile Art Susan Hensel is a multidisciplinary artist, with a 50+ year career, who combines a mixed media practice with embroidery across digital and manual platforms. She make sculpture and wall art using the colors and techniques of commercial embroidery, designed in the computer and stitched out on the computer-aided embroidery machine. This ongoing pandemic project is called Chromatic Book Blocks. Upon completion, there will be al least 25 modules. Susan Hensel Chromatic Book Blocks 2021, digital embroidery, mixed media. Photo by the artist. […]

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BOOKISH is Open TODAY | New Art | Susan Hensel Projects

2021-03-11T18:15:16-05:00News, Exhibition|

Looking For New Art? Look No Further As BOOKISH Is Live! BOOKISH is now available for your enjoyment! This is a special exhibition of new art of textile medium related to artists books. Many of you know that I have a deep background in artists books. Many of the books I created are in major collections all over the place, including the Museum of Modern Art. Every year, I still nerd out and make at least one book.  I LOVE books. I covet books. I buy books all the time. So it should be no surprise that I have expressed my love of books in textiles as well as paper and board! […]

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How Digital Art Is Made With ODETTA Digital – ESSENTIAL WORKS | Susan Hensel Projects

2021-03-16T10:48:13-04:00Articles, Exhibition|

How Digital Art Is Made For The Winter Exhibition It’s time for a story… I made the decision to join ODETTA Digital art on the SHIM Art Network just as the virus hit. This was around the same time most in-person art viewing was shutting down. I am still grateful and happy in doing so. If you don’t already know, the way I craft my art involves both personal planning and creativity and also computer assisting. I put together the color combinations and style of stitching. Then, I load the information into the digital framework which generates the patterns to bring things to life. […]

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