SUSAN R. GREENE, Ph.D.
1801 Bush Street #211, San Francisco, CA 94109, 415–271–0576 [email protected]
PROFILE
- Interdisciplinary artist, muralist, videomaker, researcher and director of international art/activism project, Art Forces, with numerous collaborations in the Bay Area, Central America and the Middle East.
- Innovative social activist, leader, and researcher with a record of starting and administering thriving community projects with underserved populations.
- Educator, project, outcome–oriented and student–centered: Taught community arts, interdisciplinary arts, mural painting, psychology, and humanities.
- Licensed clinical psychologist (License # PSY 19152), a research background in creativity, trauma and resilience, and expertise in art as a catalyst for community and individual transformation and expression.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA, License # PSY 19152 (2000)
Dissertation: The Haunted Housing Project, An Investigation of the Psycho–social Geography of a Community Art and Youth Development Program
M.A. Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA (1998)
M.A. Interdisciplinary Arts, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA (1992)
B.A. Studio Art Major, The State University of New York at Binghamton, NY (1981)
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS (SELECTED)
2017
ART AS SOCIAL ACTION: An Introduction to the Principles &Practices of Teaching Social Practice Art
Edited by Gregory Sholette, Chloe Bass, & Social Practice Queens (SPQ)
Published by Allworth Press, NY, NY: http://www.allworth.com/
2017
ANYWHERE V.2.
Publication featuring contributions from presenters at our 2014 biennial conference.
Lowry, S, and Douglas, S (Eds.), New York: Parsons Fine Arts, School of Art, Media and Technology, Parsons The New School for Design; Project Anywhere; and School of Creative Industries, University of Newcastle. Print and design by Conveyer Arts
2015
Project Anywhere. Art and Research Peer reviewed on–line journal will host 2015 projects
www.projectanywhere.net
2013
Sabra–Shatila Commemorative Murals, in The Ethics of Representation in Literature, Art, and Journalism. Transnational Responses to the Siege of Beirut, Edited by Caroline Rooney, Rita Sakr, Routledge
2010
Up Against the Wall, Susan Greene, In Shifting Sands: Jewish Women Confront the Israeli Occupation; Ed. Osie Gabriel Adelfang, http://www.osieonline.com/Writings.html
2009
Up Against the Wall, Susan Greene, Talking Cure Quarterly, On Line and Download http://www.artpractical.com/index.php?/page/tcq
2009
Mission Muralismo, Annice Jacoby (Ed), Abrams Press
2005
Journal of Aesthetics and Protest, Issue 4, The Occupation of Art: an interview with Susan Greene. by Josh On
1990
Bridges of Power, Women’s Multicultural Alliances. (co–wrote chapter entitled Break the Silence, American Jewish Women paint murals in Occupied Palestine) Lisa Albrecht & Rose Brewer, eds.New Society Publishers, Santa Cruz, CA
Bridges, A Journal for Jewish Feminists and Our Friends Vol. 1, No.1. Claire Kinberg, Adrienne Rich, Grace Paley, eds.
SELECTED ART PROJECTS
BAY AREA, CA, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
2015
My Home is Not a Suitcase: MURALS with Wadi Hilweh Center, Silwan, East Jerusalem
Mourning and Action: Nahr El Bared Refugee Camp, with Al Jana Center, Lebanon.
2014
Oakland Palestine Solidarity Mural; Interdisciplinary public art project and event series. Art Forces organized project with NorCal Sabeel and Estria Foundation; 12 artists collaborated; Greene was one of lead artists; 22 ft x 157 ft. 26th Street between Telegraph and Broadway, Oakland CA.
2013
Maia Mural Brigade; Gaza Strip, Al Azhar University; 20ft x 72 feet; Mourning and Action, Bourj El Shemali Refugee Camp, community mural with Al–Jana Center, 750 sq feet, Tyre, Lebanon.
2012
Mourning and Action; Commemorative Murals of Sabra–Shatila Massacres, community mural with Al–Jana Center, 1500 sq feet, Beirut Lebanon
2012
Performing Community~Bending Over Backwards, permanent installation phase of SOMARTS exhibit, SF CA, Permanent installation: 8th and Harrison, SF CA
2011
Maia Mural Brigade; Rafah Crossing Project. Gaza Strip, Palestine; in Progress
2010
Bending Over Backwards: Installation on 16th Street and Mission, SFCA. Cutouts of two trapeze artists, Acrylic on plywood, 25 x 35 ft. These projects have media/audio component.
2008–pres
A Tale of Two Cities~The Olympia–Rafah Solidarity Mural Project, Olympia WA and Rafah Gaza, Palestine. Audio / Media Components www.olympiarafahmural.org
2008
La Lucha Continua/The Struggle Continues: 23rd Street, between Mission and Capp, SFCA, 15x40ft
2008
Remembering American Anarchism: Bound Together Bookstore, SFCA, 8×16 ft
Break the Silence MAP, Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, Bir’Zeit, Palestine
2006
New Visions 2, w/ Creativity Explored of San Francisco, 21st and Mission, SFCA,11×54 ft.
2005
Break the Silence MAP, Community murals in Rafah, Gaza Strip and Mas’ha, West Bank
2004
Break the Silence MAP with Eric Drooker: three large scale community murals in West Bank and Gaza, Palestine.
2003
In–Sights/Urban Spirituality Mural Garden: Corner of 16th St. and Market, SF. With USF and Upward Bound Youth Program, Digital photographs and acrylic paint. 6 x 245 ft.
PeaceMakers’ Mural Project with Glide Memorial Church: Mason Street between Eddy and Ellis Streets, SF. 6 x 80 ft.
Arab Cultural Center Mural: Consultant/co–director of community mural execution. Seventh St and Market, SF. Acrylic on concrete, 30 x 50 ft.
2002
Banner Series with Palestinian young people in Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip.
2001
We Will Change the World, Break the Silence Dheisheh refugee camp, Bethlehem. Interior, four story stairwell. 8x200ft.
Contortionist #5: Clarion Alley, 17th Street and Valencia. Acrylic on plywood, 8 x 8 ft.
2000
Washington High School Mural Project: SFCA, portable mural project about identity.
1999
West Oakland Banner Project: Oakland, CA, see Project YIELD
Seek Peace: Oakland, CA, Total of 3,000 sq feet. See Project YIELD. Novacolor on wood
Trapeze Girls: Destroyed, 2001. Installation in Clarion Alley, which is covered with murals and installations by diverse artists. Novacolor on plywood. 8 x 8 ft.
1997
Ophelia Rising: Larkin Street Youth Center and homeless youth. Two walls, 12 x 60 ft and 20 x 36 ft.
Emporium Strike: One of ten murals painted in honor of union history in the old Labor Temple. Creative Work Fund grant. Novacolor on plaster, 12 x 25 ft.
1996
Hold Fast to Dreams: Alameda County Probation Department, Camp Sweeney, San Leandro. Directed collaboration of 30 incarcerated youth. Novacolor on plywood, 8 x 128ft.
1995
Seven Rivers in Hiroshima: Collaboration with Ruby Neri. New Langton Arts, Novacolor on plaster, SFCA, 10 x 40ft.
1994
Re–membering American Anarchism: Bound Together Anarchist Collective bookstore. Novacolor on plywood, 8 x 16ft.
1992–93
California Arts Council, Artist in Residence, with Oakland Museum of Children’s Art. Bunche School, with SED youth, Burkhalter School, with hearing impaired youth. 16 x32ft.
1992
Rise From the Flames, Kaiser Middle School, with Oakland Museum of Children’s Art. Worked with entire student body to process the trauma of devastating fire in Oakland hills. Acrylic on panels, 8x40ft.
1992
To Ignore Evil Is To Become an Accomplice To It: 580 Underpass, Lakeshore Drive, Oakland, with Project YES, East Bay Conservation Corps. Mural with middle school students, honors Dr. Martin Luther King. Novacolor on concrete, 20 x 15 feet.
1991
Our Roots Are Still Alive: 21st St, SFCA, co–director with Miranda Bergman and Break the Silence Mural Group,re: issues of home and exile for Arabs and Latinos. Novacolor.15x 30ft.
1988–92
Four Seasons: Westside Lodge. Four collaborative mural projects at adult residential and day mental health treatment facility. Novacolor on plaster, Total of 5,224 sq ft.
1987–89
Worlds Inside Worlds: with Creative Living Center, Berkeley Unified School District Acrylic on plywood, 8 x 48ft.
1986–87
New Visions: with Creativity Explored of San Francisco. 20th St. and Folsom, SFCA, Restored, 1999, 24 x 44ft.
1987
A Tree Grows in Oakland, Creative Growth Art Center and Alice Arts Center, Oakland. California Arts Council, Artist in Residence. 16 x 8 ft.
1984
VOTO! Community Mural with Arts for a New Nicaragua: Leon, Nicaragua. 20 x 35 ft.
1981–82
Landlord Arson at the Gartland Pit. Corner of 16th Street and Valencia, SF. With Urban Rats. Mixed Media, 400 sq ft.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, Documentary Photography, Video, Installations, Painting
2015
Off the Wall; Curated and produced series of monthly exhibits and events at Uptown Gallery, Oakland CA.
2014
From Oakland to Gaza; Curated and produced exhibit and event series at Uptown Gallery, in conjunction with Oakland Palestine Solidarity Mural; 26th St and Broadway, Oakland CA
Resurfacing ~Mapping Environmental Injustice, Mission Cultural Center, Curator, SF CA
2013
Undefeated Despair, Break the Silence exhibit of documentary photographs, Jerusalem Fund Gallery, Palestine Center, DC
2012
Performing Community, Group Show; SOMARTS Gallery, SF CA, curators: Kara Q. Smith and Laura Poppoti
2005-6
Three Cities Against the Wall, Group show, artists from Ramallah, Palestine; Tel Aviv, Israel; and New York City. The show will be held simultaneously in Ramallah, Tel Aviv, and New York in Fall 2005.
2004
Tricks for Tricia, installation, group show, Rooms for the Dead, South of Market Cultural Center, SF
Inside of Inside: group show, The LAB Art Gallery, SF. Mixed media installation of house demolition in the West Bank of occupied Palestine.
1991–pres.
Cable station airings of Break the Silence, Jewish American Muralists in Palestine.
2003
Installation, In Honor of Mazen Dana, 18th Journalist Killed by American Forces in Iraq, Rooms for the Dead exhibit. South of Market Cultural Center, SF
2002
Installation, South of Market Cultural Center, SF.
1999
Condundrum, three–person show at the LAB, SF.
1999
Art of Midnight Editing, group show at the LAB, SF.
1997
I Can’t Put My Finger On It, group show at Luggage Store Gallery, SF.
1997
Solo show, Red Bearded Lady Café, SF.
1995
Pacific Film Archive, Judah Magnes Museum Jewish Film Festival with Turn Around
1994
Mill Valley Film Festival with Turn Around
1993
The Family, with Turn Around, group show at ATA Gallery, SF
1992
Traveling group show, with Turn Around, the LAB, SF and Houston, TX
1991
San Francisco Cinematheque; International Women in Media Show, Austin, TX; California State University Film and Video Festival, SF; with Break the Silence
1991
Group show, Upaya Gallery, SF, Group Show at Studio Four, SF
1990
Muros, group show at South of Market Cultural Center, SF
It’s Possible Traveling group show.
1990
Occupation and Resistance, American Impressions of the Intifada, Alternative Museum, New York City, NY.
LECTURES & INTERVIEWS (selected)
2014
Public Art and Activism; Howard Zinn Bookfair, SFCA
2013
Public Art, Trauma and Resilience in Occupied Palestine; Palestine Center, In conjunction with Undefeated Despair, DC
2012
Murals, Anarchism & Carlo Tresca; with F.S. Rosa; Labor Festival, Modern Times, SF CA
2009
Public Art, Trauma and Resilience in Occupied Palestine, Paper Presentation, PeaceWorks Conference, Olympia WA
2008
Public Art, Trauma and Resilience in Occupied Palestine, Gaza City, Palestine; Paper Presentation, Bridges Not Walls Conference, Gaza Community Mental Health Program & World Health Organization.
2008
Art Under Occupation ,PeaceWorks Conference, Olympia WA.
2007
Public Art, Trauma and Resilience– Up Against the Wall Paper Presentation on the A. Family, Journal of Psychoanalysis, Culture and Society, Rutgers University, NJ
2006
Public Art, Trauma and Resistance in Occupied Palestine, Multi–media slide, video and audio presentation, at Made In Palestine exhibit NYC, NY
2004–5
Break the Silence, Creativity, Trauma and Resistance Multi–media slide, video and audio, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; ABC No Rio, NYC, Interviews: KPFA Radio, Berkeley, CA
2004
Break the Silence, Creativity, Trauma and Resistance:, Multi–media slide, video and audio presentation, with Eric Drooker. Camera Obscura Art School, Tel Aviv, Israel & Center for Popular Arts, El Bireh, West Bank,
2003
Images of Hope and Resilience in Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip, Multi–media slide, video and audio presentation. Mission Neighborhood Center, San Francisco, CA
Radio interviews on Public Art, Social Change, and Activism: The Morning Show, Hardknock Radio & Full Circle, KPFA, Berkeley, CA
2002
Cross Cultural Mural Projects, Trauma and Resilience among Palestinian Refugee Youth, Lecture and Slide presentations at NAFSA (Key note address); Association of International Educators Regional Conference, Nashville TN; Student Association Speaker Series, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; The Farm, Sommerville, TN, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA; The LAB, San Francisco, CA; Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center, San Francisco, CA; Bellarmine Preparatory School, San Jose, CA; Radio Interview, Flashpoints, KPFA, Berkeley, CA.
2002
Trauma and Resilience Among Palestinian Refugee Youth, with a focus on Art Education, Lecture and Slide Presentation, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
1999–01
On Public Art and Social Change, Lecture and Slide Presentation, San Francisco State University; University of San Francisco; San Francisco Art Institute; Radio Interview, Flashpoints, KPFA
2000
On Murals, Public Art and Social Change, Guest Lecturer at San Francisco Art Institute and San Francisco State University, Inter–Arts Center, San Francisco, CA
Various
National and international guest lectures on public art, murals and community activism. SFAI, SFSU,California College of Arts and Crafts; Ohio State University; World College West; Ramallah Club, San Francisco, CA; Arab Cultural Center, Queens, NY; Brecht Forum, NY; WBAI, NY
PROFESSIONAL HONORS & GRANTS
2015
Grants: Left Tilt; MECA
2014
Grants: Left Til, People’s Life Fund, MECA, Jerusalem Fund, Sparkplug
2013
Grants: Left Tilt, Al Jana, MECA
2012
Grants: LeftTilt, Hoping Foundation
2011
Grants: Left Tilt, Jerusalem Fund, Hoping Foundation, Puffin Foundation, People’s Life Fund, MECA
2010
Grants: Peace Development Fund, Left Tilt Foundation, , Zellerbach Family Fund, Peace Development Fund– Donors
2009
Grants: Rachel Corrie Foundation; Scott Handelman, Middle East Children’s Alliance
10 Women Campaign, SF CA honors “Bridge Builders,”For Break the Silence Mural http://www.flyawayproductions.com/10women.html
2008
Grant: Middle East Children’s Alliance
2006
Grant: San Francisco Arts Commission, Individual Cultural Equity Grant.
2005
Grants: Zellerbach Family Fund; Creative Work Fund
2004
Grants: LEF Foundation Grant, Rainbow Grocery, Palestinian–American Research Center
2004,2000
Grants: Zellerbach Family Fund, Columbia Foundation (also 1998, 1989, 1987)
2001
Precita Eyes Award for best international mural, San Francisco
2000
City of Oakland Award for Project YEILD Banner Project
2000
Grants: Noetics Foundation
2000,1999
Grants:Mayor’s Office of San Francisco, Community Block Grants (also 1991, 1990, 1987)
1997
Precita Eyes Award for best youth mural, San Francisco
1995
Third place in Judah Magnes Museum Jewish Film Festival
1992
Bronze Apple Award, National Educational Film and Video Festival
1992
Finalist, California State University Film and Video Festival
1990
Grant: Lambda Foundation
CITATIONS/REVIEWS
2009
Public Art Review, Winter 2010, Citation and photo of A Tale of Two Cities~ Olympia–Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
2009
Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo, Edited: Annice Jacoby, Abrams Press
2004
Progressive Magazine Madison, WI. Photos of Break the Silence Mural Project
Mission Street mural endures — and evolves. Kathleen Sullivan, SF Chronicle
1997
Painting The Town, Murals Of California, (artwork featured). Dunitz and Prigoff, RJD Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA
1997
The Lure of the Local, Senses of Place in a Multicentered Society (artwork featured) Lucy R. Lippard, The New Press, New York, NY
1991
San Francisco Murals, Community Creates Its Muse, 1914–1990 (artwork featured). Timothy Drescher, Pogo Press, Inc. St. Paul, MN
1989
Yesterday and Tomorrow: California Women Artists, (artwork cited). Ed. by Sylvia Moore, Midmarch Arts Press. New York, NY
1985
Sandinista Art, Eva Cockcroft, (work cited, photo). Old Westbury Review, Vol.1 No. 1, State University of New York/College at Old Westbury, NY
1991–00
Numerous reviews, Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Examiner, and San Francisco Bay Guardian.
EMPLOYMENT (SELECTED)
2005-present
PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE – Psychodynamic therapy with adults and adolescents
2001-present
ART FORCES – Public Artist/Director
Director of extensive, international, multi–disciplined public art project, dealing with issues of globalism, refugees, trauma, memory and resilience. Incorporates murals, video, web platforms, new media, exhibitions and writing.
2007-2011
SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE – Visiting Faculty, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies
Courses: Creativity, Trauma and Resilience, Graduate Activism and Social Movements, Undergraduate Psychology, Perception and Creativity, Undergraduate Research Colloquium, Undergraduate
2000-2010
SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE (SFAI), Center for Individual Learning (CIL) – Director, Trainer, Psychologist, Administrator. Provide psychological consultation, psychodynamic, brief therapy and case management for SFAI students with academic and learning disability issues. Developed programs and infrastructure for Learning Center from inception. Conducted outreach and education to school body, tripling the number of students who make use of individual tutoring.
2001-2004
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL, San Francisco, CA – Instructor, Bookmaking. Worked with incarcerated women to make books that were sent to their children – Often with a recording of mother reading to encourage literacy.
1998-2000
PROJECT YIELD, (YOUTH IN EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT), MUSEUM OF CHILDREN’S ART, OAKLAND, CA – Director, After–School Youth Development Program. Founding director of youth and community development program in housing project in West Oakland. Worked with Resident’s Council to design, implement and assess program– which included dance, music, art, pre–school, leadership development, capacity building, academic support and a competitive karate program. Created large scale neighborhood festivals; provided referrals, counseling, free food pantry, advocacy and collaborative public art projects including murals and hand-made public banner project.