About Suzy Costello
Suzy Costello
Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
I live in New Zealand on the eastern edge of Wellington harbour, surrounded by beech-forested hills, the sea and family.
Currently I am studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts at Massey University, Wellington after 4 years as a student at The Learning Connexion in Taita, Lower Hutt.
My approach to art is form (both positive and negative) and line, which I carry through to both 2d and 3d work. Respecting and understanding the materials I work with is important, whether it be wax, bronze, clay or printmaking. Each medium requires a different process and response and this understanding of how to interact with it allows the creative voice to become visible in the material I work with.
Art allows me to express the sublime in the ordinary routines of daily living - a chance to find Mindfulness.
Contact
If you would like to receive notice of future exhibitions or contact me please send an email and I will aim to respond within 3 working days.
Thanks
Suzy Costello
Education
2020 Studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts, Massey University
2019 Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts (with distinction) Massey University
2017-18 Advanced Diploma Art & Creativity
The Learning Connexion
2014-16 Diploma Honours Art & Creativity
The Learning Connexion
2010-15 Betsy Kramer
2007-10 Mary Archibald
Awards
2018 Finalist NZAS Emergent Artist
Finalist Wellington Regional Art
2017 Janet Law Scholarship, TLC
2014 Muriel Hopper 3-d Art Award
Exhibitions
2020 Humbugga Exhibition
2019 Awagami Internation Miniature Print Exhibition, Japan
Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Awards
New Zealand Art Show
2018 LIFELike Japan Festival
Taranaki National Art Show
New Zealand Art Show
Wellington Regional Art Show
Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Show
2017 New Zealand Art Show
Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Awards
2016 New Zealand Art Show
Railway Street Studios
Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Awards
Artists in Eastbourne
2015 Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Awards
Eastbourne Artists
2014 Muriel Hopper Hutt Art Awards
Wellington Regional Art Awards
Acknowledgements
Thanks to The Learning Connexion
and the Janet Law Charitable Trust
Photography
Sue Allman for all her fabulous photos
Richard Mayston for his bird photos
Wayne Churcher for installation photos
Mentors and Tutors
Aaron Frater
Betsy Kramer
Dennis Berdinner
Pueto Bronze