​​​​​​​Susan Evans Grove

Susan Evans Grove is a fine art photographer who bridges the gap between physical reality and painterly imagination. By eschewing the literal nature of traditional photography, Grove constructs "alternate realities"—images that feel familiar yet remain unrecognizable. Drawing inspiration from the layered textures of painters like Gerhard Richter and Anselm Kiefer, her work moves beyond the desensitizing imagery of ecological collapse, using abstraction to foster a space for contemplation and perspective-shifting.

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Grove’s practice is deeply informed by her dual life as a sailor and a professional in scientific publishing. This background fuels her exploration of the "bizarre in the banal," specifically the toxic imprints humanity leaves on the natural world—from industrial wastelands and urban sprawl to rising sea levels. By withholding technical metadata and traditional context, she challenges viewers to interpret the invisible impacts of human progress through the lens of their own experience.

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A graduate of the School of Visual Arts (BFA), Grove has exhibited her work across the United States, Europe, and Japan. Her photographs are held in numerous public and private collections and have appeared in a wide range of international publications. Beyond her studio practice, Grove is a dedicated curator and community builder; she is the founder of the "Thou Art Mom" collective for artist-mothers and the creator of the online gallery 24/7/art. She currently lives and works in Jersey City, NJ.

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 Works may be purchased by contacting the artist directly: susanevansgrove@me.com

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To hear my conversation with Tarik Mendes about  my practice listen here. 

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Download CV here.