Susu Pianchupattana was born and raised in Bangkok city, Thailand. She studied painting from the New York Studio School and graduated in 2007. Her time has been divided between Bangkok and the United States; living in several cities and currently at the Jersey Shore. She also plays drums in the band “Johnny Nameless”. Susu continues to establish her work with galleries, museums and private collectors around the world. Her work is regarded for its rich color and depth through layers of paint emphasizing figuration in an abstract gesture. Awards include the Hohenberg Travel Grant (Italy), Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (Fellowship), Masur Museum of Art’s 35th Annual Juried Competition (Best Painting), VCCA Resident Fellow (Virginia Center for the Creative Arts), Award of Merit at the 18th DaDun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung City (Taiwan), 2021 Mercedes Matter Award, Official Grantee 2024 North To Shore Festival (johnny nameless)