In my original oil on canvas paintings, I have the unique opportunity to share the expression of my thoughts and feelings about current times through the transformative aspect of visual art. I have always believed that my paintings support positive change and can have healing power. Rather than documenting a particular place, I seek to distill emotion, expression and essence on the canvas. My Spirit Rising Series was created in response to our turbulent times. I have always loved Maya Angelou’s poetry and her poem, “Still I Rise”, resonates with me on a very personal level. As a tribute to this poem and its importance in these difficult times, I created these paintings as an expression of rising hope for humanity, hope for the future and hope for positive change.
Susan Miiller, dividing her time between her Upstate New York and Fort Pierce, FL studios, spent over 30 years teaching at the State University of NY. She has exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries and museums. Her work can be found in many important public and private collections.