From Groundbreaking Glasswork To Her Own Bespoke Paint Hues, Suzanne Hanly Lives In Colour
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Glass artist Suzanne Hanly’s work centres on the relationship between light and colour, such is the nature of her chosen medium stained glass and both are deeply interwoven in her practice and how she sees the world.
From the outset of her career, Suzanne’s creative mission was to change the perception of stained glass in Aotearoa. Alongside partner Ben Hanly she founded Glassworks in 1980 in Auckland; Suzanne brought her fine arts background to the table (she studied at Canterbury University) while Ben had a wealth of technical expertise in glass fabrication. Together they have been creating unique stained-glass work ever since, sourcing their exceptionally high-quality glass from Europe St Just in France and Lamberts in Germany.