sculptor

Susanne Vertel

The figurative bronze sculptures of Susanne Vertel bring together spiritual depth and refined aesthetics, forming a distinctive personal vision that has earned acclaim from both collectors and fellow artists. Her work begins with the belief that the human figure serves as a powerful vessel for expressing the subtle, often unconscious currents beneath everyday life.
While she occasionally explores the male form, Vertel’s work most often centers on the many dimensions of womanhood. From the quiet strength of her austere Russian Babushka series to the fluid elegance of her nudes, a clear thread runs throughout her oeuvre—a sense of introspection, serenity, and inward reflection. This contemplative quality invites viewers into a shared emotional space, resonating on a deeply human level.
Vertel lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Water Sprite, 1993
Bronze

Bronze

waterbearer

Susanne Vertel trained at several respected institutions, including the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkeley, the California College of the Arts, and the Scottsdale Artists' School.
She has exhibited widely across the United States and has received numerous awards in recognition of her work. Most recently, she was commissioned by the National Park Service to create a life-size bronze portrait of Harry Yount, the first gamekeeper of Yellowstone National Park.