Born and raised in the Netherlands, Suzanne Lustig studied graphic design at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague before finding her calling as an artist, gradually allowing illustrations to take centre stage in her work.
Relocating to New Zealand in 2016, the move to the Land of the Long White Cloud was a manifestation of her adventurous spirit. Her desire to explore and discover new dimensions is not only evident in her personal life but also deeply ingrained in her artistic approach.
“I love working with materials that are less malleable like Indian ink and oil pastels. They resist easy manipulation, forcing me to negotiate, adapt, and discover unexpected paths. The tactile effect of the medium allows me to build depth and texture, creating rich details”
Nature, a perpetual muse, plays a pivotal role in Suzanne’s creations. New Zealand’s breath-taking landscapes are an endless source of inspiration, and her frequent hikes through hobbit-like forests provide a rich source of material. She loves getting lost in the woods to forage for mushrooms, they are a recurring motif in her work.
“My creative process is fueled by a blend of books, nature, daydreams, and the everlasting mystery of locating my paintbrush.”
Worked together with
Sharsies, Stonesoup magazine, Capital magazine, Spinnoff, Twentysix gallery, The Poster Club, Hotel Magique, Good As Gold, Tuatara Beer, Five & Dime, Fringe festival, Volkshotel/canvas, The Meteor, Namu Auckland, Ecomatters, Subbacultcha, Pathfinder
Publications
Home style magazine ‘strong ideas with an individual slant’ Aril/May
Stone Soup Syndicate vol.9
Stone Soup Syndicate vol.10
Capital magazine, 'Three historical projects'
Capital magazine, interview
Spinnoff, A new approach to the human heart
Exhibitions
2024 Twentysix gallery, #FFFFF, Wellington, NZ
2023 Twentysix gallery ‘twentysix days at 26 gallery’, Wellinghton, NZ
2017 Fringe Festival, Hamilton, NZ
2015 Canvas op de 7de, Amsterdam, NL
2013 Flexpo Group Show with Rafaël Rozendaal, Tilburg, NL
2011 De Besturing, The Hague, NL