Susan Smith is an abstract painter whose work reflects a deep engagement with memory, landscape, and the emotive power of colour. Her practice is rooted in the slow layering of mark and material, using both addition and removal to build surfaces that feel contemplative, lived in, and quietly resonant.
Susan studied at the University of Westminster, earning a BA in Mixed Media Arts in 1997, followed by a Master of Arts in 2000. After many years in London, she moved to the rural calm of Herefordshire in 2017, where the surrounding landscape became a new and lasting source of inspiration.
Working from her attic studio, Susan has developed a semi-abstract language of form and colour that captures not only place, but also the passage of time and the shifting quality of light. Her process involves repeated layering and erasure, creating rich textures and subtle transitions that evoke both presence and memory.
In 2019, she was awarded first prize at h.Art for her exhibition at The Old Mayor’s Parlour in Hereford, a moment of recognition that affirmed her evolving direction.
Susan’s work continues to change in conversation with her environment, offering viewers a space for reflection and emotional connection.
Her paintings will be exhibited as part of Affordable Art, running from 31st July to 22nd September 2025.