Creative Journey:

Moving Into Possibility

Dorrie Sullivan and Janet Lynn Zuk

May 30th - June 23rd

Creative Journey: Moving into Possibility

Dorrie Sullivan and Janet Lynn Zuk came together as fellow artists and then found that they had much in common, although they are at different stages of life and use different mediums to express themselves. They both bring the idea of storytelling and often humor into their work. 

They both admire Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party collaboration and that was a starting point for working on this joint show. Their process had one taking the lead on a concept and then they would each interpret it through her work. In many cases it was a poem that started the process and then they would look forward to seeing how the other interpreted it. photography and a keen eye for detail, we are constantly exploring new techniques and ideas to capture the perfect shot. Our work is a reflection of our shared vision, a celebration of the beauty and complexity of the town we love to call home.

Dorrie Sullivan

Lawrence, KS

Dorrie Sullivan began her exploration in clay over thirty years ago as a creative outlet. Early on she focused her attention on hand-built ceramics that were organic in design, and today that translates into her cats, dogs, squirrels, foxes and other creatures. She typically works with porcelain because of its willingness to be transformed, both in form and then used as a canvas. She joins storytelling, poetry and drawing all into one, often with a storybook flair. Her pieces warm hearts, bring smiles and engage the user in play. Her anthropomorphized animals are humorous, silly, sweet and relatable. To achieve the full effect, you have to turn her work around to find new surprises. This show was an opportunity to collaborate with a painter and to go back to some of her early hand-building techniques. 

Janet Lynn Z­uk

Lawrence, Kansas

Janet Lynn Zuk knew she wanted to be an artist from her earliest memories. Her work is characterized by bright colors, a strong linear quality, high contrast, and a layering technique of light washes to create dimension. Her art reflects her love for the Flint Hills, sunsets, and nature. She creates both landscape and figurative pieces, aiming to evoke joy, beauty, and a sense of belonging. Her ongoing series include themes of reading, vices, and ballerinas. Janet Lynn is captivated by Kansas landscapes and the myriad shades of blue in the sky, which seem as limitless as the horizon during a beautiful sunset.

You can find Dorrie and Janet’s exhibit in the Phoenix Underground Gallery.