Suzanne Bradley

I really love nature, but also modernism.

How would you describe your research or area of study? I really love nature, but also modernism. So, I guess I feel like a mix of both.

Who/what have been your primary influences? I study nature and lots of design websites and magazines.

How has your research or approach changed during your time at the University? I used to design according to what I felt like I could construct. Now I design first and then figure out how to pull it together.

What pieces are you most proud of? I am most proud of my little lamps made of felt.

Oh my God am I supposed to have a process? I work in chaos.

Can you briefly describe your research process or technique? Oh my God am I supposed to have a process? I work in chaos.

How do you see your research evolving in the future? I am pretty optimistic about the future. It feels like my work evolves with each project so that it will have to be a surprise.

How did being in Iowa City influence your work? Being around so many artists and people pursuing their interests is inspiring.

What brought you to the University of Iowa? I was an undergraduate here in Anthropology. We left for a while, but came back to raise our kids and family.