Thomas Edwin Suter, Jr.
EDUCATION
M.F.A., Computer Art and New Media, June 2009, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA.
M.A., Masters in Studio Art and Education, May 1990, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
B.F.A., Art and Education, June 1985, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College
Present - 2021 Instructor
Ohio University
2018 - 1997 Professor of Teaching
EXHIBITIONS
Solo
2022 Ori-genesis 1 NIV II, mixed-media works on canvas, Ohio University Southern, Ironton, OH.
2018 Ori-genesis 1 NIV I: Human and Natural, mixed-media on canvas, Ohio University Chillicothe, Chillicothe, OH.
2009 23 Mappings: Human and Natural, mixed media on canvas, installation, acrylic paintings on canvas, University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, OH.
Selected Group
International
2021 Ori-Gene I, mixed media on canvas, ACA Fine Art Gallery, Art Comes Alive Juried Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH.
2020 Ori-Gene II, mixed media on canvas, Art Comes Alive Juried Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH.
2006 Imaginary Flight over Okinawa, digital print on rag paper, SIGGRAPH 2006 Juried International Exhibition, Boston, MA.
National
2022 REDUX #20 – ORI-GENE I, mixed-media on canvas, 75th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition, Springfield Museum of Art, Springfield, OH.
2018 REDUX 2018 – A Rogue Visits the Gulf Coast, mixed-media on canvas, Inspiration Foundations: Exhibition, Len G. Everett Gallery, and the Hewes Library, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL.
2010 Garden Of Delight-a.k.a.- human embryonic stem cells, mixed media on canvas, Ohio+5 Biennial 2010 Juried Exhibition, The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH.
2006 An Earth Parched, mixed media on canvas, Ohio+5 Biennial 2008 Juried Exhibition, The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH.
State and Regional
2018 REDUX 2016 – A Rogue Visits the Gulf Coast, mixed-media on canvas, Ohio University Art + Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition, Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens, OH.
2006 A Rogue Visits Gulfport MS, mixed media on canvas, Cream of the Crop 2006 Juried Exhibition, Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth, OH.
Group
International
2013 Gilf al-Kebir- Africa #1, mixed media on canvas, Ninth Annual “Snap to Grid” Virtual Exhibition, Los Angeles County Digital Art Center, Los Angeles, CA.
2006 Imaginary Flight Over Okinawa, mixed media on canvas, Cosmic Nights, Postcard Show, The LAB, San Francisco, CA
State and Regional
2025 Senescence I, walnut ink and graphite on rag paper, Faculty Show, University of Rio Grande, Greer Museum, Rio Grande. OH.
2024 KnoW, mixed media on canvas, Faculty Show, University of Rio Grande, Greer Museum, Rio Grande, OH.
2023 U-Rant, photo on metal, Faculty Show, University of Rio Grande, Greer Museum, Rio Grande, OH.
2022 Untitled, mixed media on canvas, Faculty Show, University of Rio Grande, Greer Museum, Rio Grande, OH.
2014 Ori-Gene II, mixed media on canvas, Cream of the Crop 2014 Juried Exhibition, Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth, OH.
2014 Caust I-IV, mixed-media works on canvas, Faculty Show, Ohio University Southern, Ironton, OH.
2013 Ori-Gene - Africa #1, mixed-media on canvas, The Huntington Museum of Art Huntington, WV.
2012 Cosmos, In the Beginning- Africa #2, mixed-media on paper, The French Art Colony, Gallipolis, OH.
2011 Gilf-al-Kebir Suite - Africa #1,2 & 3, Digital Paintings on Paper, AURCO Conference, Faculty Show, Wright State University - Lake Campus, Celina, OH.
2009 Earth Parched & Surpassing ourCELLS, Digital Paintings, Faculty Show, Ohio University Southern, Ironton, OH.
2008 Celestial Landing, Embrace, Mask, Reclining Nude, Spiritual, mixed media on canvas, “Photography and Painting: Then and Now,” Group Show, The French Art Colony, Gallipolis, OH.
COMMISSIONS & CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
2026 Twinkleberries Coffee, pen & ink on cotton rag paper, Dustin and Kelsey Hube, Gallipolis, OH.
2024 Flatiron Tavern, pen & ink on cotton rag paper, Scott and Lindie Schweitzer, Columbus, OH.
2023 City Tavern, pen & ink on cotton rag paper, Scott and Lindie Schweitzer, Columbus, OH.
2021 Ledo’s Lounge, pen & ink on cotton rag paper, Scott and Lindie Schweitzer, Columbus, OH.
2019 Park Street Tavern, pen & ink on cotton rag paper, Scott and Lindie Schweitzer, Columbus, OH.
2018 Garden of Delight I, mixed media on canvas, Ohio University Southern, Ironton, OH.
2008 A Rogue Visits Gulfport MS, chromogenic print, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH.
2006 Imaginary Flight over Okinawa, Floating Spirits over Baghdad, digital paintings on rag paper, Jeff Albrecht, INC., Columbus, OH.
2000 Callaway Gardens, Ode to Marcel: A Still-life Study I, Acrylic Paintings on canvas, Colo-Atl. Enterprises, Atlanta, GA.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
2025 A Rogue Visits Gulfport, MS., mixed media on canvas, Kevin Lyles, Gallipolis, OH.
2020 Ori-Gene IV, mixed-media on paper, Peter Gabriel and Megan Martin, Virginia Beach, VA.
2018 Portrait of Joe and Tim, acrylic on canvas, Timothy Kiser, Atlanta, GA.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2017 OHIO Faculty Newsmaker’s Award, Ohio University, October 12, 2017, Athens, OH.
2016 Featured article, Tri-State Living Magazine, Heath, B. (2016, May/June). Balancing Art and Academics, Tri-State Living, 10-13.
2015 Professor of Teaching Award, Regional Higher Education, Ohio University, April 2015, Athens, OH.
2015 Outstanding Teaching Award, Ohio University Southern, May 2015, Ironton, OH.
2014 People’s Choice Award, Cream of the Crop 2014, Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center, Portsmouth, OH.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
CAA - College Art Association
FATE - Foundations in Art: Theory & Education