Public Art

Susan's public art installations can be found in civic spaces, schools, and cultural institutions across the region. While Susan has done dozens of installs spanning multiple cities, here are some highlights of her work.

Rockford Women's
Suffrage Plaza

Rockford, IL

A large-scale community-built mosaic sculpture and plaza honoring the history of women’s voting rights. Over 200 community members participated in the two-year creation of this installation.

Woodrow The Woodpecker

Beloit, IL

An incredible giant Woodpecker sculpture with a base designed completely by the 2025 kids at the SPARK! Mosaic Kid’s Camp.

Pollinator Pillars

Ottawa, Il

A series of vibrant mosaic columns celebrating pollinators and environmental awareness, installed as part of a public art walk.

Butterfly Neighborhood

Rockford, IL

Four site specific works of art with over 50 large butterflies done to support neighborhood beautification.

Prairie Dreams

PRINCETON, Il

A colorful and welcoming outdoor living room containing full sizes sculptural mosaic furniture. A third space walkway in downtown Princeton. One of the 5 NCI ARTworks legacy projects in the Silo Pathways Rural Art Tour series.