Collection: PERFORMANCE MASKS
Artwork by Suzanne Benton
Suzanne Benton, renowned Jewish artist and native New Yorker, emerges as a captivating force, seamlessly intertwining feminist activism with an illustrious artistic journey that spans seven decades across 32 countries. With over 175 solo exhibitions, her work adorns prestigious museums globally, marking her as a luminary in metal mask making, performance, printmaking, painting, lecturing, and leading workshops.
As a trans-culturalist and feminist trailblazer, Suzanne's odyssey unfolds from the vibrant streets of New York to the far corners of African, Indian, and Nepalese villages, leaving an indelible mark from Kolkata to Cambridge. A Fulbright Scholar in India, she's received numerous grants and residencies, hosted by the cultural wings of U.S. Embassies since 1976. Suzanne's one-of-a-kind creations have graced diverse destinations like Bali, Bangladesh, Bosnia, and beyond, imprinting the artistic landscape.
Beyond her visual masterpieces, Suzanne's impact extends to publishing with her book "The Art of Welded Sculpture" and insightful articles. Immortalized in prestigious references like Who’s Who in America and "Feminists Who Changed America 1963-1975," her legacy resonates as a testament to the transformative power of art and activism.
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Suzanne Benton, Moroccan Widow, 1981,
Performance mask, steel, 10” x 11” x 5” | $3000
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Suzanne Benton, Luo, 1991,
Steel and copper coat, (made in Nairobi, Kenya, Pa Yea Pa Art Center), 12” x 8” x 5” | $4500
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Suzanne Benton, Kaksi (Korean Maiden), 1981,
Steel, (Korean for exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center, NYC), 13” x 10” x 5” | $4000
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Suzanne Benton, Jepthah's Daughter, 1972,
Performance mask, copper coated steel, (Biblical), 10” x 7” x 4.5” | $3500
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Suzanne Benton, Apsara's Prince, 1995
Steel and bronze, (Nepal), 15” x 15.25” x 7.5” | $5750
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Suzanne Benton, Loki’s Prey
Steel, (Germany), 17” x 6” x 8.5” | $5250
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Suzanne Benton, Makonde Spirit
Steel and bronze brazed, (Tanzania), 18” x 14.5” x 8” | $6500
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Suzanne Benton, Mahakala (Mystic Warrior), 1965
28.5” x 16.5” x 17.5” | $8500
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Suzanne Benton, Mother Courage
Steel, (Germany, Holocaust series), 9.5” x 9” x 2” | $4000
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Suzanne Benton, Mutang II
Copper coated steel, (Korea), 16.5” x 12” x 5” | $6200
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Suzanne Benton, Half Mask (Woman of Endor), 1972
Steel, (Biblical), 9” x 9.5” x 10” | $5750
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Suzanne Benton, Vishnu
Steel, (India), 10” x 6.5” x 4” | $5750
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Suzanne Benton, Tunisien (Abraham), 1983
Steel, (created in Tunisia), 12.75” x 8” x 7” | $5750
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Suzanne Benton, Pyong Jang
Bronze and steel, (Korea), 13” x 12” x 10.5” | $6500
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Suzanne Benton, Namsadang-Chwibari
Steel and bronze brazed, (Korea), 15” x 13” x 3.5” | $4400
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Suzanne Benton, Makonde
Steel and bronze on steel, (Kenya), 22” x 12” x 11” | $6000
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Suzanne Benton, Maldukie, 1976
Steel, (Korea), 14” x 15.5” x 7” | $4000
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