Susan Dobay

SEARCHING image integration

To use technique and not to be used by technique.
I take advantage of today’s technological advances and at the same time keep the human emotions alive. To express something from within is the foremost goal of an artist, much more valuable than merely showing off technique.In other words, the meaning and the visual impression should be considered first, with technique providing the foundation to deliver the artistic message. Today's technical advances, combined with the human mind and hand, open endless possibilities to push the envelope in artistic expression. I believe any media, any kind of tool in our contemporary time the computer should help to bring science and the arts closer to each other. 

After integrating photos with existing paintings by using technical devices to give movement and emotion to the images.

China series  2010 
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"Here, the artist offers a juxtaposition of commercial and cultural, political and social, historical and modern-day images. These contrasts are questions, provoking our senses and preconceptions to instigate a new view of the Eastern world. Praise goes to Lance Mungia for his thoughtful and balanced integration of Susan’s art, history, and philosophy, and for his own sensitive and intelligent hand. The documentary is enhanced by a subtle score and careful editing."  ~ Lois P. Jones, poet
Oneness Via Artistic Genius
The film was shown at the Altadena Public Library and the Krikorian Movie Theatre in Monrovia for a film festival.

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FLORALIEN SERIES 
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My husband Endre loved flowers and took photos of them. I integrated these photos with some of my existing paintings. When my son Andrew saw these images, he exclaimed: "FLORALIENS" 

IMAGE INTEGRATION
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SOCIAL STATEMENTS, HUMAN CONDITION
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"She raises and approaches the principal philosophical issues of the world in terms of their ethical aspects. The human aspect of humanity stands at the center of her thought and her art."
                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Lilla Szabo, Art historian