Women in Art 278 Magazine January 2015 | Page 49

american artist Susan Helen Strok mixed media The human figure’s ability to express grace, movement and emotion has always fascinated me. Using classical realism, with a hint of myth and magic, as well as metaphor, symbolism and color, I create paintings and drawings that explore women’s inner journeys. My work focuses on the feminine search for connection, freedom, and transformation. These are private observations, but I believe that the more private the emotional journey, the more universal the appeal.