All art is of it's time and as an artist I feel a responsibility to reflect what is happening. The theme of resiliency is one that cuts across all my galleries right now. There is an epic battle of good vs. evil playing out on the world stage, and therefore my recent art may have an undercurrent of conflict and darkness. But in the end it is joy and wonder that makes life worth living, and more than anything I hope my art makes people remember that.

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."said Martin Luther King, Jr.

These wise words have a greater meaning to me now as we go through a metaphoric dark tunnel of madness. Note to self: Just remember to focus on that growing speck of light in the distance and not on the walls closing in.

The desert still explodes into color every Spring.

We need more art, joy, love, and nature. Seek it out. As Rumi said "What you seek is seeking you."

Susan April 2026
El Paso, Texas
Please follow me on instagram @susanwesterperez so that you don't miss the shows and festivals that are in the works. I love meeting people and taking art! I

I also take commissioned jobs as time permits. I love to work within parameters.

FIND MY WORK LOCALLY HERE:

"El Paso's Finest" 314 North Mesa St. (in downtown El Paso). This place is in historic downtown across from San Jacinto Plaza. This shop is inside the gorgeous Cortez Building; be sure to check out the stunning tiled entry .

"The Ysleta Mission Gift Shop" 131 S Zaragoza Rd. (on the Mission Trail). This little shop is in the adobe building right next to the Ysleta Mission. When you stop by to visit this little gem be sure to visit the shop where they have religious art and contemporary work from local artists across the region.