Susan Long Sculptures

As a multi-award winning Artist and Sculptor, Susan's unique figurative creations are unique, surreal and inspiring.

Private commissions run into well over a few hundred pieces and continues. Several private collections have begun since 2006. (UK, Europe, Australia, NZ, Africa, Portugal and the USA).
Undertaken and completed numerous Public commissions in the UK.
Been invited (you can’t apply) to exhibit at RHS Chelsea flower show for the last 3 years and won their triple gold star award each year

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Shropshire Review “Susan is creating wonderfully graceful forms that are draped in flowing fabric and have an individuality and presence all of their own. She first constructs a framework, which is then ‘dressed’ with a fabric chosen to complement the personality of the figure. The resulting artwork is fluid, elegant and alive; some pieces are full of movement and vitality, others serene and tranquil. ” 2006

Artists Statement……
I have always let my intuitive-self guide me through various mediums, including watercolours, weaving, ceramics and now fabric. Always learning, experimenting, evolving and living in the now, I just love to create and inspire others to create.

As Britain’s leading hardened fabric sculptor, my unique creations are an interesting contrast to more traditional sculpture, statuary and wall art. My bespoke, intriguing sculptures are created by combining pre-formed, sometimes recycled structures with wet, resin-soaked fabric which is used as a fluid and flexible skin for the three-dimensional life-size figures, contemporary abstract climbing figures and 3d wall art. It dries to a hard, subtly sensuous and tactile finish.

The resulting work is full of contradictions: serene, alive, whimsical, surreal, mundane and full of vitality, all at once. It revels in its medium, but goes beyond what one may expect from fabric. The exquisite detailed folds and drapery supports the bold energy of each sculpture or the fabric can provide a smooth but textural form.

Making sculpture from fabric presents unique challenges and creative possibilities – and it has given me an unusual freedom in creating sculpture and art. I thoroughly enjoy the process of creating and then the interaction with others whilst they view my finished work! Each piece may have an attitude; it tells its own surreal story inviting a second look, touch or thought and as a three dimensional form there is a very strong connection or bond between my sculpture or art and humans. It is this interaction that makes my sculpture and art more interesting and full of life. One thing that can be assured is my work looks better and more vibrant in real life than in photos.

My work has often been described as inspiring, captivating and thought provoking. I certainly hope it touches your inner-self and perhaps makes you smile. May my creative journey continue for a long while and perhaps our paths will cross again. Thank you Universe!

Susan Long

“We are all born blessed with equal access to a universal library full of profound insight and important information. To consult it, we don’t have to train our brains, we just have to hear our hearts. ” Jonathan Cainer

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Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right’.
Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command,
and better tools will be found as you go along. ”
Napoleon Hill (1883–1970); author

Message to myself…. .

I must remember to deepen my own faith in myself.
Be aware of my talents.
Remind myself of what makes me special.
Celebrate whatever makes me different and be proud of what I am so good at.
When I am doing what I’m good at, the world beats a path to my door.
People want what I have to offer and are very happy to reward me for it.