About

“As a visual artist, my focus lies in the process and experimentation. My curiosity drives me to explore various mediums. Without a formal art education, I’ve never confined myself to strict “rules” for creating my art. I constantly experiment with different styles and techniques, but at the core of my work is a deep desire to connect with viewers and express a shared human experience.”

Born in South Africa and raised in Canada, Suzie Jellinek is a contemporary abstract painter. After attending FIT in New York ,and a subsequent successful career in fashion, Suzie decided to pursue her passion for painting full time. She is influenced by nature, travel and Mid-Century Modern painters and the Impressionists. She is curious about the relationship to colors found in nature and how they interact. She plays with color, texture, shape, and pattern and is inspired by her personal interpretation of the natural world around her.  

Her work has been placed in both private and public collections.  She has also had collaborations with RH, CB2, Rejuvenation Hardware and General Public Art.

Suzie lives and works in Connecticut with her family. 

“Creating art serves as my gateway to the spiritual realm. Nature draws me nearer to the divine and becomes the threshold I cross while working on my paintings. Through the practices of art, I delve into the wonder and awe I experience in nature, using abstract representations of the natural world - through texture, shape, color, and light - to express my connection to the universe."