Becky Suss: The Dutch House

January 25, 2025 - March 16, 2025

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This exhibition of 10 new paintings by American artist Becky Suss (b. 1980) was inspired by author Ann Patchett’s 2019 novel, The Dutch House, centering on a fictional mansion in a suburb of Philadelphia. By interpreting the literary details from Patchett’s narrative, the artist recounts memories shared by the novel’s two adult siblings as it relates to their upbringing and complex relationships within the context of their family home. Suss also incorporates her own experiences by interweaving literature and personal stories as well as researching objects and architectural details that fit within the novel’s time period. Through her paintings, Suss brings new life to The Dutch House, underscoring the complex interplay between contemporary art and storytelling.

The Dutch House is organized by ICA Chattanooga, a program of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Originating support for The Dutch House is provided by UTC College of Arts and Sciences.

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Featured Image: Becky Suss (American, b.1980), The Dutch House (Observatory), 2023, oil on canvas, ©Becky Suss. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.