Susan Makara, “Red Lion”
Mixed media painting with metallic leaf
Signed by artist
48 x 24 inches
A striking figurative composition by Alexandria artist Susan Makara depicting a dramatic lion-like theatrical figure with flowing red-orange hair and richly patterned garments accented with metallic leaf. Drawing from theatrical and folkloric imagery, the work combines detailed surface ornamentation with a strong sense of movement and presence. The dark background heightens the luminous color and gold-toned textures throughout the composition.
About the Artist:
Susan Makara has been an artist since childhood. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Arts and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. Makara has been selected for numerous exhibitions and has received multiple awards, including being named Koan Magazine’s Best Emerging Artist in 1994. She was honored as Artist of the Year at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2012, where she currently maintains a solo studio in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Her work is held in notable private and public collections, including those of Barbara Bush, James Brady, the Jordanian Royal Palace, the Buenos Aires School of Art Museum, and U.S. embassies in Germany, Nigeria, and Nepal.
Collection = Wall Art
Item Number: 1571-392