Boiling over: Albany artist Suzie Kettle gets up close and experimental with Face - Expressions of Many

On show now at the Albany Town Hall, eclectic creative Suzie Kettle’s exhibition Face - Expressions of Many, explores the artist’s fascination with frowns, furrowed brows and everything in between. Using thread, paint, pastels and more, Kettle’s mixed media examination highlights her willingness to experiment and the obsession that underscores her work. “Faces are canvases for emotions where every face and every expression has a story to tell,” Kettle said. “It is through this exhibition that I want to get audiences thinking about what our expressions are really saying.” Assemblage, re-configuring found objects, and glazed sculptural works are a strong feature of Kettle’s show as is the Kitchen Face Friends series which sees the artist experiment with food and photography. “I sought to unravel the captivating tales hidden within every smile, frown, and gaze,” Kettle said. “Through the intricate interplay of different mediums, I aimed to capture the silent stories that our faces tell.” The subject of Kettle’s unique offering is ever-present and familiar and strange faces peer from every wall and shelf. “This exhibition is an exploration of the rich tapestry of human emotion, a journey I invite everyone to embark upon.” Face - Expressions of Many is open to the public at Albany Town Hall, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-5pm. The exhibition closes on November 18.