ARTIST STATEMENT:I present a sense of something familiar in the abstract.A trigger of some place that may be recognized or remembered butwhich have been transformed into an image of my own invention.Usually, the first impression of my paintings is their effervescent quality.My work is inspired by the beauty and shifting moods of the natural world,which I transform into expressive abstract paintings. The gestural brushworkand experiential use of color encourage exploration of the surface andto seek out new areas to examine each time one looks at the work. BIOGRAPHY:Candy Le Sueur is known for her expressive, abstract paintings inspired by landscapes and intricateworks on paper, which include printmaking. Candy has exhibited her work in South Africa,Switzerland, Germany, and United States. The National Academy Museum of New York, JerseyCity Museum, the Affordable Art Fair, Art Hamptons among other venues, have exhibited herpaintings and monotypes. Her work is included in several private collections both home and abroad.She received her Fine Arts Degree from University of Johannesburg in South Africa. She continuedher studies at National Academy School and various printmaking studios in New York City. Shelives and works in Jersey City.RESUME:Education:University of Johannesburg, South AfricaNational Academy School of Fine Arts, New YorkPrintmaking courses at Manhattan GraphicsAwards:Prizes at the National Academy of Fine Art, New York for her encaustic paintings.Selected in the Pro Arts’ Curator’s Choice Exhibitions, shown at the Jersey City Museum inOct 2014 and at Casa Colombo, Jersey City in June 2019. Exhibitions: Candy Le Sueur 2021 Carter Burden Gallery, NYC and Panepinto Fine Art at the CanopyHotel in Jersey City2020 Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City (solo show)2019 Panepinto Galleries (solo show) and Casa Colombo in Jersey City2018 Carol Lee Fine Art, Johannesburg in March and Novado Gallery,Jersey City in April and Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City in OctoberGroup Holiday show at Russell Art and Frame, Lakeway. TX2017 Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City and The Fine Arts Gallery, St Peter’sUniversity, Jersey City and the Russell Collection, Austin2016 The Russell Collection, Austin2015 Affordable Art Fair, New York; Windows on Columbus, Jersey City;Hamilton Square and the Drawing Rooms, Jersey City2014 Art Hamptons, Southampton, New York; The Jersey City Museum,The Goldsmith Gallery and the Drawing Rooms, Jersey City2013 Affordable Art Fair, New York and The Look Out Gallery, South Africa2012 Affordable Art Fair, New York; Arts 78 Printmaking Show, New YorkLana Santorelli Gallery, Hoboken in the Summer and Small Works shows;Carol Lee Fine Art in the Fusion and Mix Shows, Johannesburg2011 Lana Santorelli Gallery, Hoboken, New Jersey2010 The National Academy Museum, New York2009 The National Academy Museum, NY and Artspace, Johannesburg2007 The Mimosa hotel, Miami, concurrent with Art Basel Miami andCarol Lee Fine Art, Johannesburg2006 Carol Lee Fine Art, Johannesburg2005 Galerie Plett, The Netherlands; Riverside, Connecticut andCarol Lee Fine Art, Johannesburg2004 Galerie Plett, The Netherlands2003 Art4decor, Johannesburg2002 Jenna Clifford Design and Art4decor, Johannesburg2001 World Treasures Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA; Art4decor in JohannesburgLindy van Niekerk Gallery, Cape Town; Gallery 88, Sasolburg