b. New York, New York 1957
Lives and Works in Brookline and Truro, MA

Susan Frankl is a contemporary painter based in Brookline and Truro MA. Frankl has studied with Amy Wynne, Scott Gellatly, and Kathy Deflice-Secor. Work by Susan Frankl has been included in exhibitions at the Abbott Gallery, Concord Art Center for Visual Arts. Her work was selected for the 24th Annual Frances N. Roddy Competition in (2023.)

As a physician and educator, Frankls work begins with an intuitive process that springs from a place of deep connection to nature and self. Frankl’s process involves layering techniques, including acrylic paint, gold leaf, charcoal, ink pencils and collage.

Born in New York City, Susan Frankl was deeply influenced by her parents’ creativity. Her mother, a dress and pattern maker working on Seventh Avenue, instilled in her an appreciation for form, shape, color, pattern, and texture. From her father, a tool and die maker who valued craftmanship, she learned the importance of honing one’s craft. As Holocaust survivors they affirmed resilience, the sanctity of human life, and the importance of caring for others. These early influences guided her toward a 40-year career as a primary care physician and medical educator. Yet, throughout her career, she maintained an appreciation for design and the arts.