Susan Hirsch is an artist whose work embodies bold design and clear focus. She holds a B.A. in Printing and printmaking from the Herron School of Art. Her 25 years in Graphic Design has garnered critical acclaim as a creative director. Hirsh Design’s portfolio highlights her collaborations with notable clients including Neiman Marcus and Cole Haan. Her most recent creative endeavor is Fire Fusion Studio. An exciting exploration into kiln formed glass began by taking a fused glass class at Bulls Eye Glass with Catherine Newell in 2006.
PRESS
San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles – January 2012 issue "Stars of San Diego" San Diego's top 10 Artists San Diego Reader – November 30th 2010 Crasher' by Josh Board on "Through the Looking Glass" SCAGA Exhibit Go Ask Alice by Susan Hirsch, with etched lyrics from Jefferson Airplane was like an Acid Trip in glass. Glace Slick would have loved it." Rancho Sante Fe Review – November 2010 La Jolla First Art Walk: Photo of Hirsch with work at CFA American Style Magazine – Trios Gallery Page June 2009 San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles – Interior Design Guide 2007 Decor and Style – Studio Feature November 2007 San Diego Reader – November 21st 2007 Crasher' by Josh Board on "Splendor in the Glass" SCAGA Exhibit "I was impressed by an artist named Susan Hirsch, who had large contemporary pieces.
SHOWS
Southern California Art Glass Association 32st Annual Juried Glass Show 2013 Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 1st place "Migration Trio" Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 3rd place "What are Words For" Glassline Catagory 1st place "Victorian Elegance" Southern California Art Glass Association 31st Annual Juried Glass Show 2012 Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 1st place "Something is Askew" Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 2nd place "On the Surface" CBS Coatings by Sandberg –Dichroic Glass Category: 2nd place "White Rabbit".
Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, La Jolla Ca – June 2012 Group Show and Art Walk Feature for "Ladies Night" Five Women Artists Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, La Jolla Ca – August 2011 Featured Artist and Meet the Artist Reception Southern California Art Glass Association 30th Annual Juried Glass Show 2011 Best of Show – "Opposition" Cast Glass: two opposing pieces Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 1st place "Millennium l and ll" Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 2nd place "Suspense ll" Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, La Jolla Ca – Nov 2010 Featured Artist La Jolla Annual Gallery Tour Large and Little Show August 2009 Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, La Jolla Ca, sponsored by SD Visual Arts.net Trios Gallery, Solano Beach Ca, sponsored by SD Visual Arts.net Southern California Art Glass Association 27th Annual Juried Glass Show 2008 Uroboros –The Art of Glass Catagory: 1st place "Synergy" CBS Coatings by Sandberg –Dichroic Glass Category: 1st place "Timelines" CBS Coatings by Sandberg –Dichroic Glass Category: 2nd place "Trio" So. California Art Glass Association 26th Annual Juried Glass Show 2007 Uroboros – Emerging Artist Category: 1st place "Trinity" Uroboros – Emerging Artist Category: 2nd place "Connections" Uroboros –The Art of Glass Category: 3rd place "Balance"
EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS:
GAS Workshop: Brian Usher- Casting Illusive Forms 2012 Ditore Glassworks: Dick Ditore - Introduction to Coldworking 2007 Bullseye Glass Workshop: Catharine Newell - Images in Glass 2006 BFA John Herron School of Art, Indiana University
