Suzzan blac biography

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Suzzan Blac (born Birmingham, UK, 1960) is an English surreal painter whose work depicts physical, mental and sexual abuse based on personal experience.
Suzzan Blac is an English, surreal artist who paints images of physical, mental and sexual abuse in a most visceral and direct way.

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Suzzan Blac is an English, surreal artist who paints images of physical, mental and sexual abuse in a most visceral and direct way. She is an intransigent protagonist who fights on behalf of victims and survivors of abuse to aid their personal recovery, to jolt the apathy of society and enlighten those who impose secondary victimization, which can be as painful as the abuse itself. Suzzan's work is used in teaching programs to further understanding and insight into the whole spectrum of abuse and as an inspiring facet in helping abuse victims in group therapy. A renowned artist, her art is shown in galleries around the world. Now, she shares her memoirs with the world, the story that inspired forty two paintings,that were hidden for a decade, which documented her early life of abuse,the emotional impact and subsequent consequences, followed by her recovery, resiliency and her advocation of both child and adult abuse. Here is my website where you can see all of my paintings (please be aware that some of my images may cause distress) www.suzzanb.com

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Suzzan Blac’s early years were the stuff of the darkest nightmares: abject poverty and spirit-crushing abuse. Adolescence brought a harrowing coercion into the horrific world of the sex trade where she was held prisoner. She escaped, but spiraled into depression. Eventual marriage to a kind and loving man brought her the greatest joy-two children, and a sense of “normalcy” for the first time in her life. But the long buried memories of her past kept her an emotional hostage. She realized that to free herself and truly heal, she needed to release them in the best way she knew how-through art. And so she did. What emerged was 42 stunning, graphic pieces capturing the raw, unvarnished truth of a child used and terrorized by those who were supposed to protect her. “Initially the paintings frightened me,” said the artist. It would be a decade before she could summon the courage to show the artwork to anyone. When she did, international acclaim followed: her work is shown in galleries around the world. A story of inspiration, of freedom,

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To present a well-rounded viewpoint, it’s crucial for me to feature a female artist who actively advocates for the well-being of both children and adults. I am describing someone who fights tirelessly against child exploitation and human trafficking. It is necessary to mention that there are painful sexual encounters. The focus of this article is not on fantasy, but on deep contemplation of the harsh realities surrounding sexual assault. It describes the experience of one artist who overcame incredible odds and survived.

Suzzan Blac was born in Birmingham, UK in 1960. Her oil paintings and writing reflect her personal experiences with physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Blac’s artistic purpose is to shake society out of apathy and educate those who perpetrate secondary victimization, which can be equally distressing as the abuse. Suzzan’s work serves as a source of inspiration in group therapy for victims of abuse. Her work revolves around creating educational programs that encourage greater understanding.

Blac turned to painting between 2000 and 2004 to process her pain