Exhibit opens  Tuesday October 15
Reception on Third Friday 6-8pm at Truist Gallery
Durham Arts Council

“The Art of Resilience” is not just an exhibit; it’s a photographer’s journey to the hearts and hands of indigenous communities around the world. Through life-size portraits, artisan interviews and processes, and cinematic glimpses of local traditions, visitors will be transported to the highlands of Guatemala, the Thai-Burma border, and the Kalahari Desert in Namibia. This immersive experience celebrates the artistry, culture, and unwavering spirit of Maya, Karen, Karenni, and San women and will showcase over 50 artisan pieces from overseas. Samples of ostrich eggshell jewelry and wall art, embroidery and rug-hooked pieces, and backstrap woven garments will be for sale to the public and proceeds will go to Multicolores, WEAVE, and OMBA Arts Trust, who are the three nonprofits championing these communities. Come saturate your senses and celebrate the transformative power of art.

Photo: Susu Hauser

Bio:

Susu Hauser is a professional photographer and documentary filmmaker specializing in weaving poignant narratives with stunning imagery. She has been referred to as a “trailblazing female” for over a decades’ work producing content for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and The History Channel. Having honed her skills in television production, Susu cofounded The Invisible Lens, a full-service production company with a mission to create impactful programming. Highlights of this work include a full-length wildlife conservation documentary in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountain National Park, a cinematic memoir for NASA physicist, George Gloeckler, an environmental documentary entitled "Voices of the Inside Passage" which was selected to the 2018 Colorado Environmental Film Festival, and a medical docuseries for Detroit’s Top Docs.

In 2021, Susu founded Susu Hauser Photography with a continued commitment to lend her services to aligned missions and organizations. As the sole owner and operator of the production company, she has produced promotional videos for Dress for Success Triangle, The American Kennel Club, The Living Arts Collective, Sonda Yoga, Photographers Without Borders, Multicolores, WEAVE - Women's Education for Advancement and Empowerment Foundation, OMBA Arts Trust, the Jonah Garson Campaign, and Nnenna Freelon's Great Grief Podcast. Susu’s “trailblazing” career has been featured by Crew Connection, Production Hub, LensCulture, Philanthropy Journal, and Cary Magazine.

Susu is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, salsa dancer, and tennis junkie, who dabbles in wheel-thrown pottery and wire-wrapped jewelry. She has filmed and photographed in 20 countries and 5 continents and now finds sanctuary in North Carolina with her pup, Kona.