Biography
Born in Honduras, Susan Dahlia immigrated to Miami, FL and began her career as an artist at the age of 21. After majoring in Communications at Miami-Dade College, Dahlia found her calling in the service to others performing humanitarian work in Bolivia where she was introduced to the native cosmological concept involving llamas which later served as a central theme to her art. With over ten years of experience, and courses such as Color Psychology, Dahlia consistently delivers knock-out pieces through various color combinations to convey her message that, "Life is Beautiful".
Artist Statement
My subject matter is a llama named Sparkian, which I created while living in South America. I discovered that in the Inca cosmology, the llamas were utilized as messengers for various purposes.
Sparkian 's message is one of color, light, and love. Because I believe that although life can get a bit messy and chaotic, we can still LIVE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
I choose to work mainly with acrylics because how fast they dry, and feel it is a perfect metaphor for the times we are living in. With time passing quickly, each moment and decision allows us to create our life's masterpiece.
My Mantra
I believe that you matter and are needed in this world.
I believe we already have everything we need to live out our purpose.
We need one another to succeed.
Happiness comes from constantly living out our purpose.
I believe in the power of the mind and the importance of dreams.
I believe in being the best human today.