Suzann Golden is the co-director at Backlit Art Studios in Nottingham City with Samuel Morley.
Growing up in Mersey side she studied at St Helens College and at the age of 17 received the opportunity to work with British artist Antony Gormley working on an art project in relation to gnomes . Being at St Helens opened a world of opportunities such as student to Munich but due to anxiety she cancelled this.
Her following place for education was Leeds Metropolitan University specialising in illustration from 1994 -1997. However, she did not fully enjoy the course but enjoyed finding independence.
Suzann expresses how her life experiences inform her work at uni working on a project in relation to rebellious Teddy boys and leaving having a studio for a short while .
She worked in a call centre but left the job making big decisions to move to London after doing other jobs she applied for a job via the Guardian and then worked at Sotherbys Institute of Art Collecting Contemporary Art October – December 2001
The experience of working for an established auction house was valuable together with that of working for the Arts Council in giving insight into the wealthy world of Art and funding of art.
The travelling she did to Malaysia, South America and the Middle East influenced her work but also gave her life experiences to draw on. Her message was to grab every opportunity.
My last position before moving to Nottingham was at Hayward Gallery London. Taking the leap was an exciting but risky one that paid off with Suzann landing the job at Backlit Nottingham working in a historical
That was once owned by Samuel Morley adding to the history of threading the moves throughout Nottingham . There are multiple artists working on their practice at Backlit Studios. applications to join the space as an artist . With volunteering enables you accesses
Suzanne's artwork has a child-distorted look to it a playfulness utilising various materials including textiles
Suzanne Golden
Suzanne Golden
