Executed on a wood panel with oil, this untitled piece is a testament to Suzie Zuzek's artistic prowess. The painting features a nude young woman delicately holding a vibrant blue fish, infusing the composition with a touch of surrealism. The use of oil on wood enhances the texture and depth of the artwork, providing a visual feast for the observer.

Known for her expertise in watercolors and ceramic tile creations, Zuzek graduated from Pratt Institute and further honed her skills at the Art Students League in New York City. A veteran of World War II, she channeled her experiences into a prolific career marked by classicism and a deep connection to literary influences.

This painting encapsulates Zuzek's classicist approach, evident in her incorporation of mermaids, unicorns, and Biblical references into her work. The untitled piece combines classicism with a touch of surrealism, creating a composition that is both timeless and evocative.

As a key figure in the Key West art scene, Suzie Zuzek De Poo's work is characterized by expressive distortions, vivid colors, and a profound understanding of fine art. This mid-century masterpiece, measuring 15 x 14 inches, serves as a window into Suzie Zuzek De Poo's artistic legacy, offering collectors an opportunity to own a piece of her evolving and valuable expressions of art.

size: 15 x 14. ASKart: Most venerated of the famed artists of Key West, Florida, Suzie De Poo's career has spanned many decades. Although she is best celebrated for her watercolors and ceramic tile creations, she also works in ancient, reclaimed driftwood, centuries old glass from Bottle Beach collected in the fifties, wire and just about anything that can be shaped or painted.In a word Suzie Zuzek de Poo is a classicist. She graduated from Pratt Institute and studied at the Art Student's League in NYC on the GI Bill after serving in WWII. Her work, monochromatic or vivid in color, defined the expressive distortions, and remind one of what it takes to make fine art.She incorporated classic literary influences; mermaids, unicorns and Biblical references. In her later life, she took immense pleasure exploring variations on themes. Well into her ninth decade the work became more lustrous and valuable.

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