{"id":1223,"date":"2023-05-05T03:24:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T03:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.susannawongart.com\/?page_id=1223"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:21:47","slug":"crossroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.susannawongart.com\/index.php\/crossroad\/","title":{"rendered":"CROSSROAD"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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“CROSSROAD”<\/strong>\u00a0is a series about the but important moments that shape our lives. A crossroad is that point where we have to pause, choose, and trust ourselves, even when the way forward feels unclear. Those moments can be scary, but they also open doors to change and growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In this series, I use long, bold strokes\u2014each one made in a single, confident movement, without stopping or second-guessing. They reflect determination when facing uncertainty. The vibrant colors carry the beauty and stories hidden in each moment. Together, like a tree with strong roots and reaching branches, they reflect how our past grounds us.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Through this work, I hope to remind us that honoring where we\u2019ve been helps us build a stronger foundation and move toward a brighter future.” -Susanna<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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IN HIS TIME (2023) - acrylic on canvas - 80x80cm<\/h3>

\u201cOur old stories aren\u2019t just words on a page\u2014they\u2019re echoes of people who loved, struggled, and hoped, just like us. When we share and retell these stories, we keep these stories stay warm and alive instead of fading away.\u201d -Susanna <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OLD GOOD DAYS (2023) - acrylic on canvas - 80x80cm<\/h3>

\"Our good old days were simple, warm, and a little worn around the edges. They carried laughter, lessons, and quiet moments we didn\u2019t know we\u2019d miss so much. When we take time to remember them, it\u2019s like sitting back in those days again, letting the past smile at us.\"\u2014Susanna<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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THAT CROSSROAD - acrylic on canvas - 76x102cm<\/h3>

\u201cLife is a mix of rises and falls, with countless crossroads asking us to choose, pause, and sometimes start over. Each turn\u2014easy or hard\u2014shapes our strength and teaches us who we are. No matter how winding the road has been, there\u2019s always light ahead, and a brighter future waiting for us to step into it.\u201d -Susanna<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THOSE WERE THE DAYS - acrylic on canvas - 80x80cm<\/h3>

\u201cOur life stories are painted in many colors\u2014soft ones from the good days, darker ones from the hard times, and everything in between. Each shade holds a memory, a lesson, a feeling that helped shape who we are today. Looking back, I\u2019m grateful for every color, because together they make our life feel real, rich, and complete.\u201d -Susanna<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"Close your eyes, clear your mind and let your colors flow. Eveyday is a fresh start,\" -Susanna<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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