An Evening with William Martin Jean and Susan Squires

Name: An Evening with William Martin Jean and Susan Squires
Start: 2025-11-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1305 W. 80th Street, Ste 303, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44102

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1305 W. 80th Street, Ste 303, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44102 | Cleveland, OH

Artist Talk: An Evening with William Martin Jean and Susan Squires
Join us for a special evening with artists William Martin Jean and Susan Squires, whose dynamic work is currently featured in the exhibition, "Geomantic Impressions." This is a unique opportunity to gain direct insight into the creative processes behind their compelling geometric abstractions.
Event Details
* Date: Wednesday, November 19th
* Time: 6:00-8:00pm. Talk begins at 6:30
* Location: Context Fine Art in 78th Street Studios
About the Talk
Jean and Squires will share the stage for an engaging discussion about their respective practices, the profound difference and unexpected synergy between their materials, and their shared dedication to the geometric form.
* William Martin Jean will discuss his meticulous work on paper, detailing his exploration of complex structures and the discipline required for his precise compositions. Discover his methods for balancing sharp line work with the emotional resonance of color and space.
* Susan Squires will delve into the rich, tactile world of encaustic. She will share how working with hot wax transforms the rigidity of geometry into something luminous and layered, discussing the challenges and unique opportunities of using this ancient medium to create contemporary abstraction.
The artists will explore how the title of the exhibition, Geomantic Impressions, speaks to the deeper, intuitive meaning they find in lines and shapes.
The evening will conclude with an open Q&A session, allowing the audience to directly ask questions about their techniques, inspirations, and the philosophical underpinnings of geometric abstraction.
Why You Should Attend
* Go Behind the Canvas: Hear firsthand what drives these acclaimed artists to choose the line, the square, and the grid as their primary expressive language.
* Understand the Materials: Learn how paper (precision and line) contrasts with encaustic (texture and light) to produce two distinct geometric aesthetics.
* Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the artists.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the creators behind "Geomantic Impressions" and deepen your appreciation for contemporary geometric abstraction.