About
Susanna's paintings have featured in galleries across Australia, England, America and Italy.
She trained at the Florence Academy of Art and is inspired by the work of Sir William Nicholson and Sir William Orpen. Margaret Olley’s influence has also helped Susanna to push the boundaries of direct representation in a focus on more directly capturing beauty and light – and she draws constant inspiration from her natural surroundings in Sydney.
Her works have most recently been shown at the Australian High Commission in London, the Gallery at Green and Stone, as well as at the Royal Academy in London, Bathers Pavilion in Sydney, and at Michael Reid in Berrima.
Experience and awards
2026
Upcoming January 2027 solo show at Michael Reid Gallery, Southern Highlands
Selection of paintings hanging in Michael Reid Gallery, Southern Highlands
2025
Affordable Art Fair, Sydney and Group show at the Lennox, Melbourne
Selected as one of four Australian artists to feature work at the Australian High Commission for London’s Australia Day celebrations
Solo show at the Gallery at Green and Stone, London
2024
Joint show at Bathers Pavilion, Sydney
Solo show at The Gallery at Green and Stone, London
2023
Painting selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Piccadilly House, London
Solo exhibition at the M2 Gallery, Sydney
2022
Group show, ‘Oceania’, Groupo Donatello, Florence
Work sold by Ann Long Fine Art Gallery, Charleston
2014 – 2022
Formal training at atelier schools in Italy, alongside commissions for portrait drawings and private sales of still life and interior drawings and oil paintings
2004 – 2012
Exhibiting artist at Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society and society committee member.
Recipient of various awards including first prize for drawing and best work on paper
2012
Solo exhibition comprising 16 drawings in Kent Street, Sydney
2010
Archibald Prize portrait of chef Guy Grossi selected for SH Ervin’s Salon des Refuses, touring to Tweed River Gallery
2009 – 2010
Exhibiting artist for the Royal Art Society of NSW, with works selected for several exhibitions, including the Thora Unga Memorial Award
2009
Exhibitor and award winner, Hunters Hill Art Prize, Sydney