A Love of Nature Through Paint: Plein Air Paintings of Local Landscapes by Susan Fusco-Fazio

Join us in celebration of the works by Susan Fusco-Fazio, on display May 31 - June 26 at the Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library. The opening reception will take place Thursday, June 5, 5:30-7:30pm.

Statement from Artist:

My studio is outdoors in nature. I paint local landscapes, seascapes, salt marshes, and gardens on the South Shore and Cape Cod. To create a series of work, I paint favorite scenes repeatedly in various weather conditions, at different times of day, throughout the seasons. Working tirelessly, I aim to capture nuances of changing light and color, the rhythm and essence of a particular scene on a given day, of one moment in time. While painting in the garden, I aim to capture the interconnections between flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs. I always thank the landscape when I am finished. It is an honor and a great joy to paint in nature.

I first developed a love of nature and plein air painting in my hometown of Branford, Connecticut. After I discovered the work of Claude Monet as a teenager, I began to paint seascapes on scenic Long Island Sound. I earned a BFA in Painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, then travelled to New Mexico and resided in Lake Tahoe to paint the western landscapes. I settled in the South Shore of Massachusetts where I have been painting the coastal landscapes for over four decades. As a professional artist, I have exhibited extensively, with artwork belonging to private, corporate, and hospitals art collections. My paintings were featured in South Shore Living Magazine. As a visual art teacher, I inspired countless students of all ages in school, museum, hospital, and community settings.