Suzanne Poirier
The sights, smells, and sounds of nature have a significant influence on me and most of my ideas come to me while I am out walking in the woods, at the ocean, or driving down a country road. I like to incorporate natural "objects" such as plants and animals into my work as either subjects or materials. I find the contours of the plants and their leaves or pods add interesting textures only nature can provide. In other examples of my work a whimsical side can come out, creating colorful characters and scenarios out of what is considered by most to be ordinary and unnoticeable. These two sides often intermingle with each other, resulting in works that tell a story of the relationship I experience.