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Susan English Art

Susan English is inspired by light, the way it refracts on the wind-ruffled surface of the Hudson River or is absorbed by the shadow of a building or slices through venetian blinds. By watching light about objects and environments, the artist distills her palette of color for her reductive abstract paintings. In the artist’s words, “Landscapes condense into shapes of color for me: when I look at a mountain across the river I see its blue shadow as a separate solid, a discrete entity. I try to precisely determine what that color is, its density, its timbre to evoke this expression of light and mass in my paintings.” English makes her evocative surfaces of nuanced colors by pouring layers of tinted polymer on wood panels. The poured polymer mimics nature: a layer of paint hardens like ice or mud; the material’s thickness and viscosity informs the finished appearance. Paint coagulates and gathers in the cracks and fissures of the artist’s drawing under the glossy surface, a result of the delicate and flexible relationship between control and accident. The painted surfaces range from matte to glossy, alternatively absorbing or reflecting light in response to the available illumination and the position of the viewer. Ultimately, the panels are choreographed into horizontal or vertical sequences to create a narrative of color, space and light. English's work has been the subject of solo exhibitions throughout the United States. English received a fellowship at the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY and was artist in residence at Habitat for Artists, Garrison, NY. Her work has been reviewed in The New York Times, Chronogram, Abstract Art Online and the Philadelphia Inquirer, to name a few. English earned an MFA from Hunter College, New York, NY and BA from Hamilton College, Clinton, NY. She lives and works in Cold Spring, New York.

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Artist: Susan English
April - Abstract Poured Painting Ivory Neutral Gray Blue Violet, 2023
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting, April by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on aluminum create dep...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in (eng279)
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

Rose Bleed Wide Footer - Contemporary Sage Jade Green Pale Pink Yupo Paper, 2022
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting on paper, Rose Bleed (Wide Footer) by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the depth and smooth, glossy surface textures throughout the painting. The rose shade...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Paper, Acrylic Polymer

Cascading Folds With Footer Six - Ivory Poured Painting On Yupo Paper, 2021
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the dept...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Paper, Acrylic Polymer

"Forest Bloom" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Forest Bloom, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 26 x 20 in (eng274)
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

"Opening in Sun" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Opening in Sun, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 26 x 20 in (eng275)
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

Susan English "Solstice" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.67" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.67, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in (eng278)
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

Weather One - Tinted Polymer Painting Floating Panel Dark Indigo Teal Blue, 2022
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary poured, tinted polymer painting on floating panel, Weather No. 1 by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tint...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

Susan English "In the Greenest Sun No. 2" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

Susan English "Still Light (TS)" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

Susan English "Enclosure" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

Outland 47 - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Icy Blue Beige, 2024
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
Matte but luminous, Outland No. 47 by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. Hues of icy gray blue meet and merge, offset by beige brown at the bottom an...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

Leave the Path, Olive Green, Sage, Jade, Aqua Blue Green Tinted Polymer Painting
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
The surface of Leave the Path by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. Hues of olive, soft jade, pale sage green, light mint green, and pale bluish gree...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

Susan English "The Garden as Parenthesis" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

Susan English "Through this Window" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Panel, Polymer

Cascading Folds Aqua Footer, Sky Blue, Mint Green, Tinted Polymer, Yupo Paper
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
Cascading Folds (Aqua Footer) by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the depth and smooth,...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Paper, Acrylic Polymer

Susan English "WOY 26-20 no.28" Polymer on Yupo Paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
"Over the past decade, I have developed a process of pouring layers of tinted polymer on panel that has expanded the breadth of what I can achieve with color and surface in my abstra...
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

Sea Girt - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Ivory Violet, 2024
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
Sea Girt by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Dibond panel create depth and surface textures throughout th...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.64" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.64, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in (eng272)
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2010s Abstract Susan English Art

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Paper, Polymer

Susan English "Doubling" 2024 Tinted polymer on Dibond panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal and minimal, Susan English’s paintings play with light and space. She employs transparent pigments and layering to manipulate light and illuminate her color fields. Soft var...
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2010s Minimalist Susan English Art

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Polymer, Panel

Outland 13 - Abstract Poured Painting Ice Blue Gray Matte Tinted Polymer, 2019
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
Matte but luminous, Outland No. 13 by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition in poured tinted polymer on aluminum. Hues of opaque blue at the bottom meet ...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

Outland No. 34 - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Ivory Yellow, 2023
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
In poured tinted polymer on aluminum, Outland No 34 by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer create the depth and...
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Metal

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Outland 48 - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Seafoam Blue Green, 2024
By Susan English
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Clearing - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Peach Cream Beige, 2024
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April, Ivory Peach, Eggplant, Neutral, Gray Blue Tinted Polymer Painting
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Joachims Dream - Tinted Polymer Painting, Apricot, Yellow Ivory, Violet, 2022
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Outland 27, Abstract Tinted Polymer Painting, Light Pink, Dusty Rose, Gray Sage
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2010s Contemporary Susan English Art

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Susan English "Light to Light" Tinted Polymer on Dibond Panel
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
"Over the past decade, I have developed a process of pouring layers of tinted polymer on panel that has expanded the breadth of what I can achieve with color and surface in my abstra...
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2010s Susan English Art

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Susan English "Cascading Folds (with footer) no. 27" Polymer on Yupo Paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
"Over the past decade, I have developed a process of pouring layers of tinted polymer on panel that has expanded the breadth of what I can achieve with color and surface in my abstra...
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2010s Susan English Art

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Acrylic Polymer, Synthetic Paper

Susan English art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Susan English art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Susan English in acrylic polymer, panel, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Susan English art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Michael Rich, Jinny Yu, and Josette Urso. Susan English art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $10,800, while the average work can sell for $3,200.

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