Susan Clifton Fine Art

Susan Clifton
Contemporary Collage Artist
Susan Clifton
6278 N. Federal Highway Ste. 642
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-980-8430

Gossip
Limited Edition Metal Print
24 x 20

Susan Clifton – Contemporary Mixed Media Artist

I aspire to inspire. I’m an inspirational artist whose work includes affirmations. Affirmations can help us change our mindset. I use words in the form of fabric mosaics to create the figures or hands in my art.

For those of you who do not know me, I’m a relocated New York Artist living in the paradise we call South Florida. The decision to move here to Pompano Beach was a good one. In Broward County we have a very active arts community. The County supports us in many ways and there are many arts organizations that exhibit, educate and support us.

My Background

I studied at both Philadelphia College of Art and School of Visual Arts in New York City. I’m a graphic designer as well as a visual artist and have spent my entire life working as a creative. I designed and created this website as well. My love of technology, you might call it an obsession, lead me to use it in my creative process. I’m currently experimenting with the digital creative process and mixing it with the physical collage process.

Things to know about the artwork• They’re created with Fabric Mosaic

• The fabric is printed with positive affirmations
• The fabric is cut with a cutting wheel
• Each piece is put on one at a time
• Gel medium is used for the glue
• The original paintings are on canvas
• Each painting has its own theme

Things to know about me• I have a lot of patience

• I’m inspired by thought leaders
• I do a lot of work on myself
• Which leads to ideas for paintings
• I’m a serial entreprenuer
• Creativity is at my core
• I Aspire to Inspire!

Loving Yourself
Metal Print
30 x 30

Create
28 x 36

Artist Statement, The Art of Collage and Affirmations

In my artwork I explore the art of collage with thoughts, affirmations and feelings. My series is called “Grey Matter” and each figure/hand includes thoughts on a subject of personal exploration. I pull from my own life but the subject rings true for all individuals looking to live a more positive life, to think positive and discard negative thoughts and attitudes. My wish is to inspire people to live their best life, to embrace gratitude, live a happy life and hopefully change the way they think.

My process has evolved over the last 4 to 5 years to include custom printed fabrics painstakingly positioned to bring my figures to life. The fabric is printed with the thoughts and is applied in a mosaic pattern. I’ve touched on such subjects as I am OK, Hang Loose, Hope, and Unity. These thoughts can be used as affirmations to those wishing to have a mindset shift.

To truly appreciate my artwork you need to see it in-person, up close. It is an interactive experience, the painting speaks to you and you lean in to listen.
Susan Clifton