About

Harnessing high heat, Suzanne Reed welds metal into structure and glass into texture, creating architectonic sculptures that speak to the place-making ideals of our homes and public spaces. Visible in her sculptures are the landmarks of her life experience. A background in landscape architecture, grassroots leadership in developing countries, and living abroad have all inspired Reed to reflect that world in her high-fired art.

"When I look at the world of function, I see form urging me to create art. Fused with fire, both metal and glass render itself malleable. With maximum heat, metal becomes the architecture of my art, and the glass –fused, textured and layered in the kiln -- becomes its landscape."

Whether a patchwork of colorfully painted buildings in Albania or glass shards securing guarded walls in Zimbabwe, both beauty and turmoil become Reed’s forgeable palette. Pulling from the environment of urban and rural settings, she explores natural and built architecture to create form and beauty. A shimmering sea, colorful umbrellas twirling in the wind, a view of crisscrossing roadways – even experiencing the determination of young creatives striving to give voice to their art – all have found their way into Reed’s work.

Color, emotion, and a sense of belonging are the facets that Reed strives to capture in her work. Much like the principles of design, she balances rhythm, movement, contrast, and unity into work with a significant emphasis. Whether her sculpture is created for a tabletop or a grand public entrance, its geometric design speaks to both nature and force.