Into The Woods: Sylvan II

About Into The Woods: Sylvan II

This unique nature print by Susan Collett features a sketch of the woods.

This beautiful, delicately detailed monoprint is reminiscent of Chinese landscape paintings. Susan Collett is inspired by the colours, textures and shapes found in nature. A gifted ceramicist, Collett originally studied printmaking at Central Tech High School in Toronto and continues to work in this medium today.
This sketch in ink of bare trees was pressed onto archival paper–just once, so each one is truly an original. (Hahnemuhle Paper dates back to the sixteenth century) After each printing, the copper plates are wiped clean, and a new image is used.The palette is a classic mix of black, gray and steel blue with golden highlights. One of a series that makes an attractive grouping.

“The images are not so much about the woods per se, but more of a psychological exploration.” Susan Collett

Susan Collett graduated with a BFA in printmaking and ceramics from the Cleveland Institute of Art and won the institute's coveted Agnes Gund Memorial Award. Collett is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts. She is a recipient of the Winifred Shantz Award from the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. She has exhibited in many international events, including The Korean Biennale in 2024, the International Ceramic Art Fair at the Gardiner Museum in 2023, The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 2023, Paper Clay Illuminated, USA touring 2020-21 and with group exhibitions in Chicago, NYC, Palm Beach and Toronto, among others. Susan Collett's work can be found in numerous prestigious private and corporate collections, including the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto, the Keramik Kunst Museum in Germany, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Sevres Porcelain Museum in Paris, the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum in India and the Canadian Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, DC.