Poetry. Art. Susan Gardner is an exceptionally accomplished painter, photographer, and poet. STONE MUSIC, a large format collection with 44 color plates, features Gardner's work in each of these art forms. It presents a rich blend of classic aesthetics and personal insight. The book is an object of visual delight fully in keeping with the elegant, compelling nature of its content. Her visual and literary art still reflects the style of forceful spontaneity and directness she developed early in her career. "Her art speaks of what is not seen yet is present, of what is common yet irredeemably precious"—J. W. Mahoney.

Author City: SANTA FE, NM USA

Susan Gardner is a uniquely accomplished artist. Her ability to extract contextual meaning from the subtle undertones of her surroundings and associations is exceptional in every way. She works as a painter, photographer and poet. Her art is infused with a sense of lyrical spontaneity, of freshness in both form and content. She explores and illuminates the relationships between individuals, society, and nature. Her experiences living in Asia, Mexico, and Europe have added depth and dimension to her understanding and profoundly influenced her art-making. She was born in New York, has lived around the world, and now makes her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has lived, worked, and exhibited in several countries including France, Spain, and Mexico.

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