Susan L. Cole (for Monday)

Susan L. Cole lives and works in Washington, DC. Her artist statement reads: "I use familiar imagery and colors that conjure up a history of men and women, personal and universal. What we are taught, what we believe and what we expect. Rules we keep and rules we break. Universal truths and lies. As children our views are shaped by play with dolls, games and toys. As adults we remember. Roll the dice. Get lucky. You win."

Not so much an artist addressing place but objects and belongings. I like that it's collage (mostly paper and stickers) and I think there's something haunting about the work. I'd like to add to our list of possible themes the idea of ownership as a means of establishing identity. Her work also deals with objects as a means of addressing gender/sexuality. 

Are You Naughty?

 

Greasy Pole

 

Hop Like a Frog

Outlaw Memories

 Take a Chance

Who Should Be the Boss?

With Myth

Your Bright Future