Sunday June 7, 2026 1-2pm

Join us for an expansive exploration of Sudie Rakusin's current show Layers of Color/ Moments in Time.

Jennifer Yourkavitch, editor of local newspaper the Carrborean, will guide us through a conversation with artist Sudie Rakusin weaving together her story, symbols, and creative process. Come enjoy Sudie's beautiful storytelling and deepen the understanding and meaning behind her dynamic art on display in MUSE Gallery through June 30th. 

Event is free and open to the public - invite your friends and bring your questions! 

ABOUT THE ARTIST 

Sudie Rakusin

I am a visual artist, sculptor, author, illustrator and publisher.  I was born and raised in Washington, DC, and I currently reside in Hillsborough, NC.  I received my BFA in painting from Boston University and my MFA in Painting from the University of Arizona.  
Being an animal activist and feminist, my artwork flows from what moves me and from where I find beauty: women, animals, the earth, color, pattern and light. My art represents the deep connection I feel with these elements. Through my artwork I create a world as I would like it to be, where harmony exists between animal and human, and where nature thrives. My work includes pen and ink drawings, papier-mâché sculptures and vessels, collage, abstract and figurative paintings in cold wax and oil, and 3-dimensional oil on canvas paintings featuring women and animals. “Art is where I go for refuge, replenishing, and how I pay homage to what sustains me.”

ABOUT THE HOST 

Jennifer Yourkavitch
Jennifer is an epidemiologist and lactation consultant and the editor of the Carrborean newspaper. 

The Carrborean embraces a model of community journalism based on hyperlocal reporting by people who want to tell a story about the arts, living, and civic engagement in Carrboro. We seek contributions from everyone with the purpose of amplifying local voices and connecting all of us who live in, work in, and visit Carrboro.