Susan Bee

Susan Bee (born 1951) is an American artist, painter, editor, and writer associated with the Language poets and the New York School. Her work spans diverse media, including painting, drawing, collage, artist's books, and digital media.

Bee's visual work often incorporates textual elements and explores themes of language, memory, gender, and psychoanalysis. She is known for her colorful and densely layered compositions that blend figuration and abstraction. Her work draws upon personal experiences, literary influences, and cultural references.

In addition to her individual art practice, Bee has collaborated with numerous writers and artists, including her husband, poet Charles Bernstein. Together, they co-edited the influential literary magazine L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E, which played a significant role in the development of Language poetry. Bee has also designed book covers for numerous poets and writers.

Bee has exhibited her work widely in the United States and internationally, and her work is included in many public and private collections. She has also written extensively on art and literature, contributing essays and articles to various publications. Her work explores the intersection of visual art and language and engages with contemporary issues in culture and society.