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Susan Washington Mixed Media

American, b. 1965
A strong narrative runs through Susan Washington's work with references to her long involvement with collage, textiles, fashion, and art. She comes from a family of artists and by age 5 Susan was tutored in the art of origami and Sumi ink drawing by her Japanese godmother as well as watercolors from her father. She spent her teens deconstructing dressmaking as a punk fashionista. Washington then landed on 5th Avenue working at Dior and Nautica. Gravitating to the oeuvres of Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, and Joan Mitchell, Washington has continued to push boundaries, re-inventing her work with each new piece while continuing to maintain the cohesive thread that creates her signature look.
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Artist: Susan Washington
Subway Sonnet #140 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting
Subway Sonnet #140 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

Subway Sonnet #140 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint

Subway Sonnet #107 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting
Subway Sonnet #107 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

Subway Sonnet #107 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

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Subway Sonnet #144 - Poetic Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Floral Artwork
Subway Sonnet #144 - Poetic Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Floral Artwork

Subway Sonnet #144 - Poetic Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Floral Artwork

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint

Subway Sonnet #151 - Collage Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Artwork
Subway Sonnet #151 - Collage Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Artwork

Subway Sonnet #151 - Collage Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Artwork

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint

Subway Sonnet #138 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting
Subway Sonnet #138 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

Subway Sonnet #138 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

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Subway Sonnet #134  All You Need - Mixed Media Street Art on Canvas
Subway Sonnet #134  All You Need - Mixed Media Street Art on Canvas

Subway Sonnet #134 All You Need - Mixed Media Street Art on Canvas

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Susan Washington Mixed Media

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Subway Sonnet #156 - Romantic Mixed Media Abstract Floral Expressionist Artwork
Subway Sonnet #156 - Romantic Mixed Media Abstract Floral Expressionist Artwork

Subway Sonnet #156 - Romantic Mixed Media Abstract Floral Expressionist Artwork

By Susan Washington

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Susan Washington Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint

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Find a wide variety of authentic Susan Washington mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of mixed media to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Susan Washington in canvas, fabric, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Susan Washington mixed media, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joan Scheibel, Liz Tran, and Elizabeth Riley. Susan Washington mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,900 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $5,000.