This video is available courtesy of Patti Durr's Deaf Art, Deaf Artists website. Born deaf, Susan Dupor grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended RIT and studied illustration before transferring to the Art Institute of Chicago, where she finished her BFA. Dupor has participated in several exhibitions and published articles on deaf culture and the arts. She returned to RIT and earned a Master of Science in Deaf Education and Art Education, a joint program with the University of Rochester. The untitled piece was created when Susan was a student. DEAF ART PAINTINGS”, April 26-May 3, Student Alumni Union at RIT, Display case.
| Title | Medium | Year | Size | Acquired | Picture |
| Beckoning |
Oil on canvas On a yellow background in a forest, a woman with red hair in a brown dress extends her hands, signing “beckoning” to crows flying around her. Some are pecking at the forest ground. The signs are shown in slow motion. |
2006 | 23" x 26" | Purchased by Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian |
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| Family Dog |
Lithograph A deaf child is in front of a yellow table, representing a barrier. Seated on the sofa are hearing individuals talking, with blurred faces and crossed arms signifying no communication with the deaf child. The deaf child feels like she is being treated like a pet dog. |
1991 | 27" x 23" | Purchased by Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian |
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| Sleep |
Lithograph This shows the sign "sleep" on the body and hair. |
1999 | Purchased by Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian |
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| Stream of Consciousness |
Lithograph Shows hands in the river. |
2003 | Purchased by Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian |
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| Untitled |
Pen and Ink cartoon drawing with paint |
undated | Donated by Paula Grcevic |
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Joanna the Deaf Princess
Inspired by a true story, a 15th Century Scottish princess named Joanna was born deaf and raised by King James I and Queen Beaufort, who desperately seek to find a suitor to marry her to gain alliances. In spite of a series of unfortunate events surrounding beautiful Joanna, she sees love in a different way and finds a real challenge: who wants to marry a deaf princess? "Joanna the Deaf Princess" is a story about the spirit of true love against odds.
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