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A Life Woven in Color: The Art of Susan Obrant Susan Obrant’s artistic journey is a rich tapestry woven from diverse threads – dance, psychology, illustration, fashion, and an unwavering commitment to capturing the essence of movement and emotion. Born in Philadelphia in 1948, her early life was steeped in the vibrant energy of the city's artistic community, a foundation that would profoundly shape her creative spirit. From a youthful fascination with psychology – a path briefly pursued before she found her true calling – Obrant transitioned to Parsons School of Design, where she honed her s…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of susan obrant's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
