Mandell’s Gallery are delighted to host an exhibition of paintings by Susan Gunn who won the Sovereign European Painting Prize in 2006. 10 years on we are excited to announce her return to the city, where she studied at Norwich University of the Arts, as part of our 50 year anniversary exhibition programme.

In October 2015 I was awarded a project space through Castlefield Gallery Associates scheme. After working on the Terra Memoria commission for the Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia for over a year this space will give me the opportunity to test out new ideas and processes with a view to developing my practice.

In 2014 Susan was commissioned to make a painting installation for the UK's newest low carbon commercial  building - The Enterprise Centre, set as the new gateway to The University of East Anglia. It was commissioned by John French, Project Director for the Enterprise Centre with a view to celebrating art in public spaces. 

Crucem 2015 commissioned by Brentwood Cathedral in conjunction with Contemporary British Painting for the Stations of the Cross Exhibition 2015. The 15 works in the exhibition have been acquired by the Komechak Museum, Chicago for their collection. A publication accompanied the exhibition edited and curated by Simon Carter.

The Beauty of Imperfection
Essay by Robert Priseman, 2013
Artist, Writer & Founder of Contemporary British Painting

CROSSROADS

The Churchill, London in conjunction with Candlestar Cultural Agency

International Women's Day Exhibition
8th March 2011 – 27th June 2011

Private View: 21st February 2011
Norwich University of the Arts

Lecture: 16th March 2011
Norwich University of the Arts

Exhibition: 22nd February - 19th March 2011
Norwich University of the Arts

SKINS | Texture and Surface in Art

Susan Gunn received international recognition when she was awarded the Sovereign European Painting Prize 2006. For her Norwich Castle solo exhibition she has created a contemplative atmosphere in the heart of the City, with work which nevertheless dazzles the eye with colour. Her beautiful, highly sought after, abstract paintings combine spiritual weight with surface incident.

MONOCHROMED

15 - 30 September 2006

The Fine Art Society

148 New Bond Street

London

W1S 2JT

Group exhibition selected and curated by Toby Clarke & Blaise Patrick

The first thing that strikes you about Susan Gunn's abstract paintings is their physicality. Most are larger and heavier than their spectator. This monumentality provokes the awe and respect associated with large steel sculptures. Mostly monochrome, they appear dense at first, a single ground, until you get closer and textures start to play with light and multiply before you.

Sovereign European Art prize | Winner 2006

"...EXCEPTIONAL, UNIQUE STYLE"
SOLO EXHIBITION AT NU MU - SACRO TERRA - SUSAN GUNN

This solo show includes work commissioned for Stay, part of the Arts Council England, East 'Escalator' initiative that supports the finest regional talent.  And such recognition at this early stage of Susan Gunn's career indicates that her emerging style is not only unique, it is exceptional.

STAY

A critical essay by Cherry Smyth