about
Suzan Kostiuck was born in Northern B.C., Canada in the Peace River and is a member of the Acho Dene Koe band in Ft. Liard, N.W.T. She took Visual Communications at Medicine Hat College, and graduated with a B.F.A. in Visual Arts from the University of Victoria.
After graduation, she worked in the commercial arts industry and currently owns a gallery in Duncan, B.C. She has taken numerous workshops and courses over the past ten years, and continues educating herself about art practices.
artist statement
As a formally trained artist, I’ve enjoyed the luxury of appreciation of the arts throughout my life. The written word, performances, culinary and music are just a few that I have been blessed to cruise around in to enjoy. However, my greatest enjoyment has been the visual arts. Being able to immerse myself into my creations where the hours pass by unnoticed is something that I absolutely love and crave.
Our world around us is highly visible, and inspiration is both overwhelming and humbling. I am exposed to artwork by other artists on a daily basis, which is challenging and pushes me to find my own path. I also come from a rural area with a beautifully eclectic family, which offers me a reminder of how simple life really is.
