Su Job, 1956-2008
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/art/archives/158132.asp#extended
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2008/12/27/su_job_1956_2008
Beloved fiber artist, teacher, friend, mentor, and community leader Su Job passed on Christmas day, succumbing to a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Su attended the University of Tennessee, and graduate school at the University of Washington. She was a fixture in the Seattle art community and a long time resident of Pioneer Square. She taught Art History at several local arts colleges including Cornish College of the Arts, the Seattle Art Institute, and Gage Academy. Su ran her own silk clothing business, Fiber at Large, producing one-of-a-kind silk scarves which sold at specialty retail shops across the country. Her fiber-based fine art has been exhibited in galleries and museums, most recently the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland.
Su was a woman of extraordinary energy and drive, and fiercely dedicated to her art. She was always very busy, yet somehow made time for her friends, students, and those she mentored. A bold intellect, a large, unrestrained smile, intense curiosity, and a commitment to live life on her own terms, are some of the characteristics that make her an unforgettable force of nature. She has garnered a golden place in the hearts of those who knew her.
Su is survived by loving friends and family including Karen Burell, David Crow, David Gross, Don Hennick, Lynn Schirmer, and Andy Zadrozny of Seattle, as well as the residents of the Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts, artist tenants of the 619 Western building, her former students and colleagues. Su is the Daughter of Betty Job (and Glenn Job), sister of Jeff Job, Chris Job, and Diane Job Staley.
Su’s final wish was to establish a new grant program for Seattle artists, called the Conductive Garboil Grant. Funds originally designated for extended end of life care have been donated to Artist Trust to establish the grant. Artist Trust, along with 4Culture will administer the yearly Conductive Garboil Grant to artists connected in some way to Pioneer Square whose practices reintegrate artistic processes into everyday life.
In lieu of flowers, please help extend the life of Su’s grant program by sending a contribution to Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Please note that your contribution is for the Conductive Garboil Grant. All donations are tax deductible.
by Project Willow » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:54 pm 