About
Susan Babbel
San Jose, CA
408.472.1607
susan@susanbabbel.com
http://www.susanbabbel.com/
Education
MA in Interdisciplinary Education, Alternative & Correctional Emphasis, Santa Clara University -
December 2018
BA in Creative Arts, San Jose State University - Spring 2012
Studio
The Alameda ArtWorks
1068 The Alameda, Studio 11
San Jose, CA 95126
http://www.thealamedaartworks.com/
Curatorial
2010 1st Annual SCU Staff and Faculty Art Show, Santa Clara, CA
Solo Exhibition
2013 - 2020 Silicon Valley Open Studios
2009 "WoMeN" Cafe Trieste, San Jose, CA
Group Exhibition
2013 VITAL at The Usuals
2009 Works Members Exhibition, San Jose, CA
2007 "Wet Paint Event" Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA
Juried Exhibition
2012 Los Gatos Art Association Annual Juried Show, Los Gatos, CA
2010 Los Gatos Art Association Annual Juried Show, Los Gatos, CA
2010 45th Annual Fine Arts Show, FAA, Fremont, CA
Juried by George Rivera, Executive Director and Senior Curator, Triton Museum of Art
2009 Coastal Arts League 25 Annual Juried Show, Half Moon Bay, CA
Juried by Alysanne McGaffey, nationally known member of the Bay Area Figurative
Movement
2007 Los Gatos Art Association Annual Juried Show, Los Gatos, CA
Awards
2011 3rd Place, Los Gatos Annual Juried Show
2009 Honorable Mention, Coastal Arts League 25th Annual Juried Show
2007 1st Place, Los Gatos Art Annual Juried Show
Publications
Cover - Silicon Valley Notebook, April 2019
Creativity3?s iBook Cover, June 2014
Cover - Santa Clara Review, Spring 2002
Reviews
April 26, 2013 - Brad Sachs, Ph.D., Author and Psychologist
"Enormously compelling portraits, composed with a tender, insightful strength..."
August 6, 2012 – George Riveira, Director, Triton Museum of Art
“Textured layering; quiet, reflective, private moments rarely viewed. In the moment.
Somber; emotional depth. Honesty.” June 2011 - Kim Lordier, Artist and Juror
"Powerful in the petite. The artist makes great use of darks and rich color to create
a strong design. I want to know the story behind the eyes."
November 10, 2010 - Santa Clara Weekly by Diane Andrews
“Her gouache portraits of women's faces, each named, have a Modigliani quality. Some
people see a certain sadness in them. I see questioning.
November 18, 2009 – Preston Metcalf, Curator of Art, Triton Museum of Art
“I can tell you that I find your work to be quite strong and even challenging. Your
selection of an almost 'art brut' style gives it an emotional impact that cannot be
ignored."