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“Scenes from the Streets”
Laser-Engraved Photography with Collage Elements
by Susan Yingling

I have been an admirer of Susan Yingling’s work for some time, and I am happy to feature her art in the Gallery during the run of our current show, Rent. The City of New York serves as an additional character in this musical, and Susan’s work—which features scenes from many cities, including NYC—is a perfect complement to enhance the production offstage.

Susan Yingling holds a BFA from Kent State University and taught visual art in Akron Public Schools for 35 years, spending the majority of that time serving students at Margaret Park Elementary and Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts. She has served as Co-Chair of the NECO Scholastic Art Committee, Chair of the Akron–Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education, and as a member of the Summit Artspace Board and the Akron Art Museum Education Committee. Currently, she serves on the Design, Communication & Marketing Advisory Board of the Portage Lakes Career Center. Susan has also adjudicated and judged numerous exhibits and competitions.

Susan is a member of Artists of Rubber City, the Ohio Collage Society, CVAC, and the Akron Art Museum. She is also active in her neighborhood Block Club.

Susan views the laser engraver as a tool for developing photographic images. Her work is most often a combination of photography and collage. She utilizes the Akron-Summit County Library’s Tech Zone on Main in her process. The photographs, enhanced through strong contrast, are engraved onto painted glass, with “painted” color added using paint chip samples primarily sourced from Zero Landfill.

Susan seeks out spaces and places with unusual angles, compelling imagery, and a sense of story—often including an unsuspecting person. Her photographs are taken during travels, experiences, and adventures, and frequently capture the grit and heart of a neighborhood.

All artwork in this display is for sale. If you wish to make a purchase, please inquire at the Box Office. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Marci Paolucci
Gallery Curator

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In The Harris Gallery

“Scenes from the Streets”
Laser-Engraved Photography with Collage Elements
by Susan Yingling

I have been an admirer of Susan Yingling’s work for some time, and I am happy to feature her art in the Gallery during the run of our current show, Rent. The City of New York serves as an additional character in this musical, and Susan’s work—which features scenes from many cities, including NYC—is a perfect complement to enhance the production offstage.

Susan Yingling holds a BFA from Kent State University and taught visual art in Akron Public Schools for 35 years, spending the majority of that time serving students at Margaret Park Elementary and Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts. She has served as Co-Chair of the NECO Scholastic Art Committee, Chair of the Akron–Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education, and as a member of the Summit Artspace Board and the Akron Art Museum Education Committee. Currently, she serves on the Design, Communication & Marketing Advisory Board of the Portage Lakes Career Center. Susan has also adjudicated and judged numerous exhibits and competitions.

Susan is a member of Artists of Rubber City, the Ohio Collage Society, CVAC, and the Akron Art Museum. She is also active in her neighborhood Block Club.

Susan views the laser engraver as a tool for developing photographic images. Her work is most often a combination of photography and collage. She utilizes the Akron-Summit County Library’s Tech Zone on Main in her process. The photographs, enhanced through strong contrast, are engraved onto painted glass, with “painted” color added using paint chip samples primarily sourced from Zero Landfill.

Susan seeks out spaces and places with unusual angles, compelling imagery, and a sense of story—often including an unsuspecting person. Her photographs are taken during travels, experiences, and adventures, and frequently capture the grit and heart of a neighborhood.

All artwork in this display is for sale. If you wish to make a purchase, please inquire at the Box Office. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Marci Paolucci
Gallery Curator