My history

Hello everyone, and welcome to my webpage!

I’m Susana F. Blanco, a Spanish artist now teaching Art & Design at RUW University in Bahrain.

With over 17 years of teaching experience, I hold an International PhD in Fine Arts from Complutense University of Madrid, a Master’s in Contemporary Art, and dual BAs in Art and Design from Spain and the UK.

My focus is on encaustic painting, which involves heated beeswax and pigments, a technique dating back to the Fayum portraits of ancient Egypt (100-300 AD). My PhD research explored the use of beeswax in art from the 20th century onward. Passionate about sustainability, I research eco-friendly materials and dream of creating a sustainable artist studio. I paint to convey profound emotions and love sharing knowledge through teaching and research.

My History

Uncover my Research journey in Visual Arts,  Sustainability, Gender and New Media.

Delve into my scholarly contributions exploring the intersections of visual arts, gender dynamics, and new media. Highlights include journal articles on innovative encaustic techniques using sustainable Saudi pigments and the impact of algorithmic architecture on design education. Book chapters and proceedings explore Saudi women’s artistic empowerment and cultural heritage through the use of beeswax and local materials. Discover how tradition meets modernity.

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