sbc 227 watercolor on paper Although she began her practice

Although she began her practice as a figurative painter

he builds up layers of paint

Hallard constructs monochromatic and semi-monochromatic images of recognizable geometric forms such as squares and rectangles on paper and aluminum

As a viewer

sbc 227 watercolor on paper Although she began her practiceSusan Cantrick's abstract paintings explore the pre verbal realm of thought through structured visual responses. Her process often begins with digital studies composed of fragments from previous works, creating layered compositions reminiscent of geological cross sections or artistic genealogies. This digital process allows for a dynamic interplay between spontaneity and considered composition, even enabling her to rework paintings in progress.