Landmarks & Water Traces

Opening Reception: Friday, April 11th, 3 to 6 pm

On view from April 5th to May 3rd

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” - Kahlil Gibran

Through this series of monotypes, Suzanne Stokes explores water as both a physical substance and a powerful metaphor, weaving a collective narrative that reflects humanity’s complex relationship with this essential natural resource. Viewing water through both micro and macro perspectives, she examines its profound role in existence—on both physical and metaphysical planes.

Water is life. At this critical moment in our environmental history, we must fully recognize and embrace this truth. Earth remains the only known planet in the universe to harbor water—and, with it, life itself. Water sustains our bodies, drives economies, shapes nations, and nurtures our well-being.

In these monotypes, the interaction of human figures with water and land reveals the intricate relationships between nature, spirituality, and stewardship. Through these works, Stokes invites us to reflect on how our engagement with the natural world continues to shape our modern existence.

Suzanne Stokes lives and creates in New York’s Hudson Valley and Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Her work spans installations, monotypes, and performance art, and has been exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally. She began printmaking in 2011, later expanding into papermaking and embossing. In addition to her visual art practice, she is the founder and artistic director of Cave Dogs, a theatrical performance group specializing in shadow-based storytelling.

Stokes earned her BFA from Kent State University in Ohio and her MFA from SUNY New Paltz, both with a concentration in Metals. Born and raised in Kent, Ohio, she is a passionate advocate for strong, community-based arts environments. She has served as a board member for the renowned Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY, and is also an active vocalist, performing with two women’s ensembles, Bloom and the B2’s, in Rosendale.