Susanna Bott was my mother. But long before that, from an early age, she was a painter. Raised and educated in London, before moving to France in the mid 60’s, she never gave up this passion which evolved through the stages of her life.After her passing in 2018, the experience of loss and mourning gave birth to the desire to connect with her in a new way: the astonishing body of work she left behind became a unique source of inspiration. In creating mineral compositions based on the shapes and colours found in the oil paintings she made in the 70’s, a natural connection with her took place.There, I found solace and peace, as well as an immense gratitude.
Oil Painting by Susanna Bott circa 1975, 30cm x50cmOrganic Tribute 2019 Green Onyx, Green Marble, River stone, 45cm x 47cm x 30cmOil Painting by Susanna Bott circa 1976Organic Tribute 2019 Pink Onyx, 60cm x 20cm x 20cm Lava stone base and river stoneOrganic Tribute 2019 Green Onyx, Green Marble, river stone, 45cm x 47cm x 30cmOrganic Tribute 2019 White Marble Pink Onyx and Black MarbleOrganic Tribute White and Green Marble, Yellow Onyx 2019, 30cm x 30cm x 25cmOrganic Tribute White and Green Marble, Pink Onyx 2019, 30cm x 30cm x 25cmPolygon Tribute 2019 White Marble, 31cm x 28cm x 21cmOrganic Tribute 2019 White and Black Marble, Pink Onyx, 90cm x 50cm x 21cmThe Fruit Didn’t Fall Far 2019 White Marble, 28cm x 16cm x 22cmTribute 2022 Pink Onyx, 29cm x 23cm x 16cmOrganic Tribute 2020 Black Marble Pink Onyx, 30cm x 30cm x 25cmLingam Cloud 2019 White Onyx, 32cm x 20cm x 20Organic Tribute 2022 Black Marble Striped Onyx, 60cm x 40cm x 18cmEgg Tribute 2021 Pink Onyx Black Marble Cedar Wood, 10cm x 6cm x 7cmBlack Marble Tribute 2022, 67cm x 45cm x 21cm White Marble base