Susannah Israel

Activist from birth, Susannah Israel is an artist, writer and educator on a mission for truth. Israel's expressive work is widely shown and held in collections around the world. Her allegorical sculptures question assumptions of race, gender and culture. Israel began writing art reviews in 2000 to support and showcase the talent being excluded by galleries and museums. While teaching at Laney College (2001-2018), she advocated fiercely for all students, taking on advising, writing curriculum and serving as chair, even though she was only an adjunct. Israel earned a BA and MFA from San Francisco State University, and is the only artist from the US ever to win the Fletcher Challenge Premier Award. She is a long-term resident of Oakland.