Susan has always had a lifelong interest in the creative process in both art and science. Her passion for the arts has produced a mastery of beautiful art glass pieces. "I had been working with metal, wire, and gemstones for several years when I discovered the magical world of fused glass. I made one small test piece, and I was hooked! I take my inspiration from the Art Noveau period when functional items were re-imagined and created with style and beauty".
Her inspirations behind her elegant designs for jewelry and art glass may be attributed to a "single source" or the chaotic crossroads of several sources collaborating to then emerge as one ultimate vision which in most cases is the final product of the art pieces she creates. "I am especially fascinated with mixing shapes and textures, and the elements--glass, wire, gemstones, metal--that I like to work with, allow me the freedom to push the envelope in those areas. My love of color and my sense of humor also influence many designs".
Susan Burkart earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in entomology and she also worked in global marketing and product development for a multinational company. She was well known for developing creative solutions for technical and marketing challenges. "Somehow, some of the insects I studied found their way into my art".
Susan has created custom jewelry for private and corporate clients and provided pieces for the Morris Museum Gift Shop in Morristown, NJ. She is also a juried member of the Jewelers Studio Guild and a member of the Glass Art Society. "I have exhibited at arts festivals including the Peters Valley Craft Fair (NJ) and the Berkshires Arts Festival (MA)".
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