Susan Canoy is a Dumaguete artist who is known for her arts and crafts. As a single mother, she relentlessly pursues her art to express herself and to provide for her family.
She has been exhibiting her artworks for more than two decades now. Her subjects are as varied as the medium she has been using. As a mother, her themes focus on women about their dreams, aspirations, family and frustrations. She also paints the lighter side of life like florals, landscapes, marine life and other subjects.
Susan was chosen as one of the finalists in the prestigious Philip Morris Art Competition nationwide among her other awards.
Her day is not complete without art. She paints on anything from canvasses, papers, bottles, textiles and other indigenous materials like processed bamboo leaves. Her two children are the apple of her eyes. They are her inspirations.
She owns a framing shop which helps the needs of local artists and those who need her services.
Her innate love for nature and living beside the boulevard, propels her to create more subjects which are not only a joy to have but they convey a feeling of peace,sadness and life’s challenges.
She has been exhibiting her works locally, around the Philippines and her works were also displayed in Spain.
Everyday is a constant inspiration for Susan Canoy.’
She is also a member of producers of crafts in Negros Oriental.
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