Susanna Carpi - STUDIO WILD IDEAS
Hi there. I’m chuffed that you are taking the time to learn more about me and my art practice.
When I was young, I made things from whatever was at hand; leaves, fabric, paper, wood. Tinkering in my Dad’s shed, sewing and crafting in our downstairs room, out in the paddocks and up in the trees. I had the enormous freedom of being a ‘70s’ kid (Yes, I was born last century!).
Picture of house
With a large chunk of my life behind me, earning a higher education and enjoying a diverse professional career, life gave me a moment for my creativity to fully unfurl. This coincided with the space-time rearrangement in 2020 (aka Covid Lockdown). I stepped into becoming a prolific practising artist who harbours a secret desire to exhibit in forests and gardens.
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As a mixed-media artist, my work includes sculpture, impermanent land art, mixed media 2D art, upcycled creations and photography capturing the magic in the mundane. A snippet on my work here in the Gallery.
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Also, I’m honoured to be a specialised commission artist who curates meaningful personal objects into beautiful artworks. (Commission page coming)
What you might notice is creativity continuing to unfurl and an artist learning and stretching to see how far she can go creatively and professionally. I'm not shy of sharing the whole messy process, making mistakes, taking chances, and perhaps a little wisdom.
You're invited to read and comment on my regular newsletter called “Creativity is..” on Substack. It’s about being actively curious & creative, and how it changes our perspectives and supports our wellbeing.
I’m also passionate about sustainability, and living lightly on the earth. This inspires a fascination to create with all the Stuff that already exists - materials that are recycled, found, salvaged, donated, second-hand and repurposed. Wherever possible, new and toxic materials are avoided.
Our “natural world” always calls to me, and is a constant source of inspiration as well as materials, whether found in the bush, my rewilding back garden in Lismore NSW Australia or urban environments.
You are likely to find me with my hair up in a messy bun, wearing crazy leggings and garden boots (or fluffy slippers) enjoying the moments when I can. I love a good moment. Perhaps that's the appeal of creating impermanent art, and capturing snapshots of life through the lens. You'll see a lot of that here.
Leafy Love pic
What you will also see is creativity continuing to unfurl and stretching to see how far I can go creatively and professionally. I'm not shy of sharing the whole messy process, making mistakes, taking chances, and perhaps a little wisdom.
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I aspire for my work to embody surprising perspectives, ingenuity, curiosity and optimism - with a dash of whimsy.
Lastly, I’m grateful for supporters, clients and customers who connect and value this art.
If you are still reading this - thank you! If you see one thing that makes you smile, warms your heart, makes you wonder, laugh, or think a little differently - that's why I believe being an artist matters.
Bye for now, Susanna
P.S Before you go, let’s connect!