Suzanne Kane Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Rotating Pinwheel, Signed 2007

A striking ceramic wall sculpture by Suzanne Kane, signed and dated 2007 on the reverse. This square piece features richly textured surfaces with swirling incised designs and a bold carved spiral border finished in warm copper and bronze tones. At its center rests a recessed medallion holding a sculptural, pinwheel-like form in gray-green hues. Ingeniously mounted, the centerpiece rotates when touched, creating a dynamic sense of movement within the composition. The interactive element heightens the impact of Kane’s hallmark blend of organic inspiration, tactile texture, and structural balance.

Condition:
Excellent condition, with no damage. The rotating centerpiece moves smoothly, and colors remain vibrant and intact.

Dimensions:
11½ × 11½ × 2 inches.
(Scale reference provided in photographs.)

Artist Biography — Suzanne Kane

Suzanne Kane is a contemporary sculptor and ceramic artist based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She earned a BFA in Sculpture from Michigan State University and an MFA in Ceramics from New Mexico State University. Known for her richly textured wall pieces and dynamic sculptural forms, Kane often blends botanical inspiration with architectural framing.

Her move from Detroit to the Southwest profoundly shaped her practice, as the Chihuahuan Desert’s resilient plant life became a central theme in her work. Kane’s sculptures frequently incorporate spirals, floral geometries, and interactive components, embodying ideas of resilience, adaptability, and transformation. Working primarily in mid-fire stoneware with layered glazes and, at times, welded steel armatures, she creates art that is both tactile and visually compelling.

Her works are represented in numerous public and private collections, including the New Mexico State Capitol, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Archie Bray Foundation, the Las Cruces Museum of Fine Arts, and the Littleton Fine Arts Museum in Colorado. In addition to her studio work, Kane has completed multiple public art commissions throughout New Mexico and has taught ceramics at New Mexico State University.