Born in London in 1950, England, where he spent his formative years, Malcolm Susman received formal training at Camberwell, Falmouth and Chelsea Schools of Art.

After graduating, he moved to Israel where he was established as a sculptor to the city of Karmiel, in the Galilee. Simultaneously, he taught Art, designed and built children's playgrounds, and created site specific installations. He also assisted in the construction of the Karmiel Holocaust Memorial. Susman was commissioned to create his own monumental sculpture which stands at the entrance to the city.

In 1986, he moved to Los Angeles, which profoundly influenced the direction of Susman's work. Spatial constructions, laden with graphic symbolism evolved into contemplative, introspective works, layered with emotional content.

Rooted in classicism, Malcolm Susman's sculptures resonate with other traditions that encompass the sensory realm of balance and harmony. The dynamics of duality and paradox enliven these compositions, but it's the serene resolution of conflicting forces, that elevates the work and imparts a too rare sense of equilibrium in the viewer.

His work is included in various collections such as those of Kirk and Anne Douglas, George and Marylou Boone, and Saks Fifth Avenue's corporate collection, and the City of Beverly Hills.

EXHIBITIONS

Glenn Green Galleries, Tesuque, New Mexico 2007

Sandra Costa Gallery, Los Angeles , California 1997

Artist studio, Van Nuys, California 1996

Lizardi Harp Gallery, Pasadena, California 1989

Heritage Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1987

City of Karmiel Cultural Center Gallery, Israel 1985

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS:

Kirk and Anne Douglas 1995, "Dancing Knives"
Private collection, USA Bronze, 18" x 11" x 5 

1990, "Monument”
Steel, 114" x 60" x  26"

1993,"Gates to Peace"
Steel, “103" x 42" x 16”

City of Beverly Hills 1991, "Mah Jongg
Public commission, Roxbury Park, Beverly Hills, USA Steel, 77" x 46" x 14"

1988, "Clouds"
Steel, 17' x 12' x 8'

Saks Fifth Avenue 1987, "Almost Haiku”
Corporate  collection, USA Wood, 26" x 24" x 12"

1987, "Cloud Fossil #2”
Steel, 21" x 11" x 6"

1987, "Cloud Fossil”
Steel, 32" x 12" x 3"
    

University Synagogue 1991, "Menorah"
Public commission, Brentwood, USA Stainless steel, 58" x 66" x 8"

George and Marylou Boone 1992, "Lifelock"
Private collection, USA Copper, 47" x 28" x 5"

City of Karmiel 1985, " Sculpture with Kisses"
Public commission, City entrance, Karmiel, Israel Steel, 22' x 23' x 13'

Kirk and Anne Douglas 2000, “Decorative Gates”
Private commission, Montecito, USA Steel, 23’x6’

Dayna Coffi-Schwartz 2006, “Architectural Wall”
Private Commission, La Canada,USA Stainless Steel, 95’x12’

EDUCATION:

1973-74 Chelsea School of Art, UK Master of Art (Sculpture)

1970-73 Falmouth School of Art, UK Bachelor of Art (Sculpture)

1969-70 Camberwell Art School, UK Foundation

STATEMENT

My sculpture comes from the need to articulate feelings about the world I inhabit, told in the language of form and light.

When I set out to make one of my pieces, I start with an emotional concept, which is then translated into a physical object via drawings, and the manipulation of steel.

I work in steel because of its strength and durability. I can go in almost any direction and it will meet me there.

The main conscious concerns that I have when making my work, are balance, harmony, inner strength, and meaning.

I see my creations as visual poems that will, hopefully, evoke contemplation in the viewer, while still remaining autonomous objects.

I want my work to be as relevant to a Zulu or an Eskimo, as to an art collector from New York.