For everything... there is a season.
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecc. 3
Welcome into my world and to my story. Follow the steps and purposes through the lens of
my artwork.
Moscow
My mother’s name is Ruth. It was her idea to bring me to the Bolshoi Theatre on my 12th birthday while we were living in Moscow. My mother dragged me despite my alternative idea to climb a tree.
New York
I arrived at New York University at the age of 18. The following year the school was closed due to the Kent State shootings. There was an Egyptian man on the subway and I was swung into the web of emotionsin a vast city of diversity.
Los Angeles
I moved to Los Angeles to follow the sun.
It was there that I was brought through the valley of the shadow of death. In this extreme environment, I returned to art school.
Ephesus
Ephesus is where Paul the apostle preached the gospel for 2 years. Jesus told John to take care of his mother and so John, Mary, Luke and Phillip all went to Asia Minor, present day Turkey, along with many more.
Urla
Urla is my home now with my Turkish husband, the children, the students, the olive trees, and the surrounding neighborhood. I live in a garden decorated by colors, life and love.
The Rest
The rest of the art work that I have done includes posters for the church, my exhibition in Austria, my memories on Martha’s Vineyard and episodes revolving around my present day life.
ABOUT ME
Susanna Berman Omaç has a unique international background which contributes to her diverse artistic style. She started painting at age 12, being inspired by the Pushkin Art Museum and the Bolshoi Theatre while living in Moscow. The New York artistic community influenced Susanna in the early 70’s. Studying at the New York University and being surrounded by art museums encouraged her love for art and its history.
