A past recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award, Susan Danko is known for her semi-abstract landscape paintings with stylized natural forms and atmospheric washes of vibrant color.

“The paintings that I create are informed by my thoughts and responses to the new state of our contemporary natural environment,” notes Susan. “They are constructed from both memory and observation, and arise from real and imagined environmental scenarios. With them, I examine the power and fragility of nature caught in a state of flux between destruction and renewal. In creating these paintings, I hope to raise awareness of these important issues, and inspire a greater respect for the environment that we all share.”

Stop in the gallery shop any time this month and enter our free giveaway for one of Susan’s “Habitat” series paintings, no purchase necessary.

Shown: Habitat series (detail), 4″ x 4″, acrylic, paper and wood

ABOUT THE ARTIST OF THE MONTH PROGRAM

Heights Arts purchases an original artwork from one of its visual artist members each month. The artist and his/her work is then showcased in the gallery, in our newsletter and website, and through social media. All gallery visitors are invited to enter Heights Arts’ free monthly drawing for a chance to win that month’s work of art. Find information on artist membership HERE.