Schmoozing-Susan Goethel-Campbell

Back in October I had the opportunity to work with Susan Goethel-Campbell.  She had a show up in the UNT Art Gallery (Permanence/Impermanence).  After her show closed, I was able to assist her with installing the piece in the UNT natural dye garden.  It was a very enriching experience to say the least.  I sat in on one of Susan's lectures and was very intrigued in the work she does in Detroit, and how she works with and not against the urban environment of the city.  Susan was so open to discuss her journey as an artist, where she began, where she's going etc.  In the couple days I was privileged to work with her she gave me great advice on what to do between graduation and grad school.  She encouraged me to look at residencies and research artists I admire and approach them about apprenticeships.  Aside from art, Susan is just a delightful person to be around, I really enjoyed the time I got to spend working along side her.  It was actually really cool and it was my first time to work with an actual artist (who wasn't my professor). She even critiqued some of my pieces and had very helpful things to say about it.