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Susan Gunn is a British artist. She was born in present-day Greater Manchester, England in 1965, and studied at Norwich University of the Arts where she was awarded a First Class BA Honours in Fine Art Painting in 2004.[1] In 2006 she was awarded the inaugural Sovereign European Art Prize.[2][3] In 2014 she was commissioned to create a twenty-metre painting for the £11.6 million low carbon building project 'The Enterprise Centre' at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.[4] She is a member of Contemporary British Painting.[5]
Susan Gunn | |
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Artist Susan Gunn at an exhibition in 2012 | |
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Manchester, England |
| Education | Norwich University of the Arts |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Spouse | Bryan Gunn |
| Children | 3, including Angus |
| Website | Susan Gunn Artist |
Gunn's artworks are made using traditional binders imbued with beeswax and linseed, natural earth pigments and layers of traditionally made gesso. The surface undergoes a natural process beyond the control of the artist and renders each painting unique.[1]
Gunn was awarded the inaugural Sovereign European Art Prize in 2006 ahead of 300 artists from over twenty countries with her 10 feet high red painting, Specto Specus I & II.[6] Sir Peter Blake, one of the judges, said of her work "I think she is a very talented artist and her paintings are incredibly beautiful objects."[6]
Gunn was interested in art at a young age attending a foundation course in art at Bolton College, England, she did not complete the course leaving at the age of eighteen to pursue a career in modelling and later launch a fashion business.[6] She is married to Bryan Gunn, a former professional footballer and football manager, who she met in Spain, where she had a bridal wear company.[6][17] He proposed within three days of their meeting, and they were married the following year.[6] They lived in Framingham Pigot, near Norwich, until moving to Cheshire in May 2011.[18] The Gunns have had three children: Francesca, Melissa and Angus.[6] Their first child Francesca was diagnosed with leukaemia and died aged two.[6] Melissa is a model,[19] while their son, Angus, is a professional footballer and plays as a goalkeeper, as did his father.[20]
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