Copyright © Susie Raz 2024

Susie Raz

This suite of 15 paintings and accompanying documents tell the story of the persecution of my family in Europe during WWII. Five of the paintings depict life in Vienna before the Nazi occupation while another five show life in Melbourne for the family members who were able to flee. The other five paintings portray the fate of my great grandmother, Elsa, who never received her landing permit to Australia and was murdered in Auschwitz. These last are based on a family letter which I uncovered, and which tells what happened to Elsa. Project
The under-representation of female artists in the art history books and art galleries of the world is the motivation behind the creation of this series of self-portraits. Each self-portrait is a homage to a different female Australian artist of the 20 th century who persisted despite the lack of recognition and support from the male- dominated culture. These women’s creativity, commitment, and courage have been invaluable role models, and they inspire me to continue their work by walking the artistic path. Project
National Competition Finalist
Homage to Nora Gosford Art Prize 2020 Oil on Canvas 100 x 80cm
Yarramunna Percival Portrait Prize 2020 Oil on Canvas 120 x 90cm
Homage to Hilda Gosford Art Prize 2021 Oil on Canvas 140 x 80cm
Will I return home National Capital Art Prize 2021 Oil on Canvas 90 x 120cm
Projects
For the one whose voice was silenced
On whose shoulders I stand
Exhibitions
Copyright © Susie Raz 2024

Susie Raz

This suite of 15 paintings and accompanying documents tell the story of the persecution of my family in Europe during WWII. Five of the paintings depict life in Vienna before the Nazi occupation while another five show life in Melbourne for the family members who were able to flee. The other five paintings portray the fate of my great grandmother, Elsa, who never received her landing permit to Australia and was murdered in Auschwitz. These last are based on a family letter which I uncovered, and which tells what happened to Elsa. Project
The under-representation of female artists in the art history books and art galleries of the world is the motivation behind the creation of this series of self-portraits. Each self-portrait is a homage to a different female Australian artist of the 20 th century who persisted despite the lack of recognition and support from the male- dominated culture. These women’s creativity, commitment, and courage have been invaluable role models, and they inspire me to continue their work by walking the artistic path. Project
National Competition Finalist
Homage to Nora Gosford Art Prize 2020 Oil on Canvas 100 x 80cm
Yarramunna Percival Portrait Prize 2020 Oil on Canvas 120 x 90cm
Homage to Hilda Gosford Art Prize 2021 Oil on Canvas 140 x 80cm
Will I return home National Capital Art Prize 2021 Oil on Canvas 90 x 120cm
Projects
For the one whose voice was silenced
On whose shoulders I stand
Exhibitions