Artistic Philosophy

A work of art is a refined and intensified form of experience. All of my art contains information or stories that I believe are culturally and socially significant. Marrying the book form to textiles as page material, elegantly argues that fabric doesn't just have to be wearable, but that it too has stories to tell, and has a past worth sharing. The history and stories behind vintage and second-life textiles are essential components of my art and handmade books. They offer additional layers of meaning that can be quite personal: Using fabrics that are personal to me, unique to a particular culture, and/or relatable to the reader, again fuses the material form of the work to its meaning and adds complexity to the work.

Suzanne Coley is a contemporary artist who specializes in painting, design, poetry, and bookbinding.  Her meticulously crafted books and haunting poetry are in numerous private collections in Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia, South Korea, and the United States.  
Since learning how to carve wood at the age of five, Suzanne has had a passion for art.  She holds a Master of Humanities degree with concentrations in classical literature and philosophy.  
She believes the secret to understanding the mind of a culture requires traveling through its memories.  And, memories are best kept alive through books.
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