The etchings, drawings and photography of Susann Foster Brown are on display during the months of May and June at the Conservation Center, headquarters of the Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests, in Concord.
The exhibit, titled Rooted in New England: Small Treasures, features Brown’s work over several decades and showcases her eye for the telling detail.
“I see small things that strike me as beautiful. The overlooked, commonplace, eccentric, and time-worn things appeal to me. I have the pleasure of sharing them through my art,” Brown said.
Brown was born in Concord near the end of WWII. Raised in Eisenhower-era suburbia, she discovered social issues and the world of printmaking in the 60s, earned a BFA from Syracuse University, married and raised two children before moving to Milton, N.H., 1995.
She and her husband purchased “Cellarbrook Farm” based on an irrational affection for old farmhouses and a lack of real understanding of the practical implications of restoration. Despite the farm’s constant need for repairs and maintenance, she maintains an active printmaking studio and quilting room, as well as spinning and some weaving.
An active member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Susann is juried as a printmaker for her etchings - and as a fiber/stitchery artist for her quilted art pillows (hand printed etchings on fabric).
She finds constant inspiration for her art in the landscape, farms, and the historic buildings of New Hampshire. You can visit the studio at www.cellarbrookfarm.com.
The exhibit will be open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm in the Conservation Center Conference Room, located at 54 Portsmouth St. in Concord. The Conference Room is used for meetings, so please call (603)224-9945 before visiting.