Sue Boardman Casey
Art gives me the power to express emotions that words can’t capture and create space for ideas and experiences to be seen in a different way.
Instagram: @sbcaseyart
Scituate, MA
Mixed Media
My work has been showcased at notable venues such as the Attleboro Arts Museum, Cape Cod Art Center, Plymouth Arts Center, South Shore Arts Center, and North River Arts Society. I have received numerous awards for my work including Best of Show award at North River Arts Society.
My artwork can be seen and purchased locally at the Driftway General Store and Joye in Scituate. MA. With a passion for nurturing creativity, I spent over 30 years teaching art in Attleboro Public Schools and held leadership roles including serving on the board of the Attleboro Arts Museum and Attleboro Cultural Council. I currently share my love of art as an educator and active member of the Education Committee at North River Arts.
I make art in the hope that it brings happiness to those who see it.
What’s the story behind your work?
My work engages the viewer through a sense of place, frequently centered on the concept of home and its inherent comfort. I often use roads, paths, and or diagonal lines as visual guides that direct the viewer toward this space.
I am drawn to mixed media for its endless possibilities to experiment with layering materials and textures. I find inspiration in the way geometric shapes emerge in natural settings, striving to simplify these forms into a harmonious, thoughtfully crafted composition.
What do you hope people will feel when they see it?
When viewers encounter my work, I hope they feel a sense of curiosity and emotional openness. Rather than delivering a singular message, my work invites close looking and personal interpretation, allowing meaning to emerge through the viewer’s own experience.
How does your work create community or bring people together?
My work connects to the community by creating shared spaces of comfort, familiarity, and belonging. By centering on the idea of home, I invite viewers to see reflections of their own experiences and emotions within the work. These familiar settings offer a sense of welcome, while unexpected details such as hidden text, sparks of gold, or unique collage materials, encourage closer looking and personal discovery. Through this balance of comfort and surprise, my work aims to create a meaningful connection between the viewer, the artwork, and the broader community.
Who helped you along the way?
My practice has been shaped by the guidance of mentors and teachers who challenged me to slow down, look more carefully, and trust uncertainty as part of the process. I am equally indebted to peers and collaborators whose conversations, critiques, and shared labor have helped sustain my work. The support of family and community, both emotionally and practically, has made it possible for me to continue developing this practice over time.
How do you give back/support others?
For more than 35 years, I have supported others through my work as an art educator, engaging mentorship and dialogue through teaching, critique, and individual conversations grounded in care, listening, and shared growth.
