Blog | Siusan Art

Welcome to my blog - ruminations on what influences me as a visual artist

Feb 1, 20234 min read

Mythology, Intersectional Feminism, and Post punk modernism - what more could you ask for!

I grew up in Northern Ireland, and I moved to Scotland in 2004 where I now live and practice as a visual artist. Living in Northern...

Apr 4, 20226 min read

Gatekeepers of art , feminism and gender politics and the impact on women’s rights

Considering the impact of Gatekeeping on Feminism, Women's Right and how this is reflected in my art.

Jul 16, 20214 min read

The Uncanny and Queerness in Art, and why Dexter Dalwood's ears must be burning every day!

How familiar are you with the term Uncanny? What does it say to you? The Uncanny was defined by Siegmund Freud in 1916 as that which is...

May 20, 20213 min read

Ramifications of having a resting bitch face that would curdle milk!

I saw a boy with amazing DM boots, and his mother chastised me for staring - the ramifications of having a severe resting bitch face !

Apr 30, 20213 min read

Second Face! Masks and Judgement

Masks are not just for protection. They can also be used to disguise, hide, amuse or even frighten others, and used to make a statement.

Apr 12, 20214 min read

My mum and the supposedly booby trapped motorbike!

I read an Instagram post recently where there was a discussion by two artists talking about their mums and what amazing people they are....

Mar 22, 20213 min read

The Grievability of Lives and Why it Matters

Itouch on these themes in my own work.I like to portray older women in a positive light. Positive, strong, colourful, bold and full of life!

Mar 3, 20214 min read

How the Bin Collectors changed my life!

Hi . Welcome to my first blog! You may already know me but you probably don't know my story of how I became an artist. When I was 18, I...