Susan Maddux merges painting and sculpture with meticulous folding and layering of acrylic-on-canvas paintings. Her pieces are a testament to the ritualistic process of material transformation. Maddux's works evolve from individual painted canvases that are folded, manipulated, and stitched together in a process of constant reworking. The result is a sculptural form that appears to rise off the wall, creating dynamic shifts in perspective and light as the viewer moves around them. These textured folds, which range from delicate to bold, are not only a formal investigation of space and texture but also a deeply personal meditation on her own cultural history. The repetitive gestures of folding and smoothing, ingrained in her work, draw upon the quiet, almost sacred rituals of women before her, connecting past and present through tactile transformation. Each piece serves as both an homage and a reflection, as Maddux reclaims material and gesture to explore themes of belonging and veneration.
