Biography
Shushana Rucker grew up in a large family in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After high school, she attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where she received many substantial awards including the Lewis S. Ware Memorial Travel Scholarship. After completing her studies at PAFA, Shushana went on to receive an MFA from the University of Delaware, where she was the recipient of a full-tuition scholarship and stipend.
Rucker moved to Rexburg, Idaho in January of 2015 with her husband and children. She is currently an Adjunct Faculty at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She is represented by F.A.N. Gallery in Philadelphia, and Art Works Gallery in Cedar City. Rucker portrays scenes from her birthplace of Philadelphia and from her current home in eastern Idaho.