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Gallery on Greene 606 Greene Street Key West, FL Telephone (305)294-1669 Fax (305) 294-7747 email: galleryongreene@bellsouth.net Open 10-6 daily |
 Orchid & Lace 22" x 30" watercolor |
Most venerated and highly reclusive of the famed women artists of Key West, Suzie DePoo's career has spanned several generations. At 77 she is one of the most mature and refined artisans. Although she is best celebrated for her watercolors and ceramic tile creations, she also works in ancient, reclaimed tin roof, centuries old glass from Bottle Beach collected in the fifties, wire and just about anything that can be shaped or painted on. |
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In a word Suzie DePoo is a classicist. Her work is vivid in color, the expressive distortions remind one of what it takes to make fine art. She incorporates classic literary influences; mermaids, unicorns and Adam & Eve. She is ruminating in her later eremite life, taking immense pleasure exploring variations on themes. As she ends her seventh decade her work becomes more lustrous and valuable.
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Many of Key West's most prestigious collections include Suzie DePoo's work. Her large ceramic tilework graces the Monroe County Library, two exquisite examples of art in public places. She created originals for the Pier House when it first opened and also painted the piano for the bar. Other examples of her work include the entire ceiling of a near shore island, elegantly treated with color on driftwood. |
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