Susan Byrnes
Susan Byrnes’ sculptures begin as ordinary, functional objects (tools, clothing, etc.) that are transformed through the process of lost wax casting, which enables her to add to or emphasize elements of the form. By changing an object’s material composition and structure, what starts out as mundane or pedestrian becomes symbolic and evocative.
These sculptures reference the female figure and artifacts common to that gender’s environment. In “Support System”, “Untitled (American)”, and “Liberation Lingerie”, fragile and flexible fabric is transformed into a thick, heavy iron shield or armor. In other work, purses and briefcases are rendered inefficient or nonfunctional. The substitution of the tongues for shovel spades in “Dig” alters the purpose of the tool completely.
Byrnes’ artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the Midwest, including The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, the Sculpture Center in Cleveland, the Dayton Art Institute, the University of Minnesota’s Nash Gallery in Minneapolis, and the Amarillo Museum of Art in Texas. She earned an MFA from Eastern Michigan University and a BFA from Syracuse University. Susan resides in Cincinnati, OH.
Susan Byrnes has a total of 7 pieces of art displayed in our Attention to Detail exhibit. All exhibit pieces are for sale. If you are interested in seeing the exhibition virtually, click here. If interested in purchasing or displaying art in the 1628 Coworking gallery, please contact us at art@tamaras.wpenginepowered.com.
View more of Susan’s work here.
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 customer reviews
- Shannon P.
Great place to work! Many rooms to spread out and gets those creations down on paper!If you haven't checked this place out, you need to! Hidden Gem of Cincy! - Shannon P. - 9/03/2022
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- Kelly Croop -
Would highly recommend 1628 Ltd! It is the perfect space to meet with clients and is so well designed. As a creative entrepreneur with no physical business location, 1628 Ltd is the perfect solution for my small business! - Kelly Croop - 4/20/2022 -
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- Rebecca Essig
The attorneys I work for asked me at the last minute to find a meeting room for them during their trip to Cincinnati. The hotel recommended that I contact 1628. Tamara was able to help me with this last minute request. She was fantastic. The attorneys LOVED the space and asked me to keep this in mind for their future trips to Cincinnati. Thank you so much! - Rebecca Essig - 3/20/2022
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- Todd Tribble -
I had my remote team all into Cinci for a two day workshop and chose 1628 for our meeting spot. They did an absolutely fantastic job for us. The conference room was great, good tech set up, wifi worked perfectly, bathrooms were clean, easy access to food/drinks, ordered in lunch each day and it was on time with no problems. I'd highly recommend 1628 to anyone who wants a quiet, professional looking space to accommodate your team. - Todd Tribble - 2/14/2022 -
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- Alex Helin
great location & availability of private offices - Alex Helin - 12/24/2021
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- Johanna Navarro
Our team visited 1628 for an off-site retreat. We were well taken care of, with every detail seen to for us. Amazing space and service! 100% recommend it! - Johanna Navarro - 12/24/2021
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- Krista Powers
1628 was the ideal venue for an afternoon working session with fellow CEO. The space was beautiful, the staff accommodating, and what was created during our time - inspired! We will return on a routine cadence as we continue to grow our businesses. - Krista Powers - 11/24/2021
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- Greg Hilvers
Nice place - Greg Hilvers - 10/24/2021
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- Rebecca Essig -
The attorneys I work for asked me at the last minute to find a meeting room for them during their trip to Cincinnati. The hotel recommended that I contact 1628. Tamara was able to help me with this last minute request. She was fantastic. The attorneys LOVED the space and asked me to keep this in mind for their future trips to Cincinnati. Thank you so much! - Rebecca Essig - 5/06/2021 -
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- Sue Ludwig -
1628 Ltd. is the perfect co-working environment. It's beautifully and thoughtfully designed and expertly run. 1628 Ltd. goes above and beyond to create a productive and supportive work environment. Whether using the space alone or bringing our team in from all over the country for an extended meeting, 1628 Ltd. has been prepared to make it a great experience. - Sue Ludwig - 3/18/2021 -
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- Afton Palmer
Beautiful meeting space. Two floors, plenty of rooms and amenities. - Afton Palmer - 6/24/2020
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- Char Anderson
The space at 1628 was perfect for our film shoot last weekend. The woman who owns the business there, Tamara, was very welcoming and made sure we always had water, coffee and snacks available. It was a great experience! - Char Anderson - 6/24/2020
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- Adam Cooper
Great Space! Absolutely Beautiful! - Adam Cooper - 6/24/2020
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- Delaney Mallory
Great time working on a short film at 1628. Beautiful place, and staff was very friendly! - Delaney Mallory - 6/24/2020
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- Joe Kruessel
Overall a great space to hold meetings and get things done. It was clean, organized and had the technical needs to present on a screen. The organizer was easy and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them! - Joe Kruessel - 6/24/2020
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- Kathy Bock
I attended one of 1628's Art Gallery exhibition nights for it's members. Beautiful space! - Kathy Bock - 6/24/2020
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- Tyler Woebkenberg
Great space, reasonably priced, friendly staff. A good office space when visiting Cincinnati. - Tyler Woebkenberg - 6/24/2020
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- William Imhoff
Recently went there for an opening. Loved the space. Great staff that was very helpful and friendly. - William Imhoff - 6/24/2020
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- Tracy Alexander
1628 Ltd. was the perfect place to host my friends baby shower for 30 people. I would highly recommend it for your next event. From the booking process to the logistics on the day of the shower, they made sure our event went off without a hitch.The booking process was easy and efficient. We were able to book and pay online. They communicated in a timely manner and answered all of my questions.The space is decorated so nicely, but in a way that would complement any event. The decor is so beautiful we barely needed anything to decorate the space. This alone helps save on cost to an event while still ensuring your guest are impressed!There were more then enough places for guest to sit and enjoy each other (several sofa setting areas and tables) along with places for people to eat and sit to a table.The owner was there the day of the event the entire time! We could not have pulled it off without her! She was literally helping us pull it together before guest arrived making herself totally available for what we needed. They have so many wonderful amenities including a kitchen and dishes.I can’t say enough about the place and the owner. So many of my guest expressed interest in hosting their next event there. It’s the perfect place for your next event! - Tracy Alexander - 6/24/2020
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- Bel Biernat
I come in to 1628 to work regularly, and it has been such a wonderful environment to work and keep productive. A homey comfortable space with a professional feel, I cannot wait to bring in partners for meetings!They also have delicious hot coffee and tea served everyday, not to mention a nice array of snacks! - Bel Biernat - 6/24/2020
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- Brad Slomsky
1628 Ltd. provided us the perfect meeting space for a half day manager's retreat. The day was carefully curated to meet all of our needs and the team was so accommodating and helpful from providing refreshments to coordinating ordering, setup and tear down of our catered lunch. We have plenty of places to host meetings at our corporate office but the act of getting us together in a comfortable and completely neutral space allowed us to really concentrate, collaborate and make the most of our time. I can't recommend Tamara and her team at 1628 Ltd. highly enough. We'll be using the space and experience for our quarterly manager retreats going forward! - Brad Slomsky - 6/24/2020
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- Alek Barbour
I had a great experience working with Tamara Schwarting and everyone at 1628 in coordinating my film shoot. They were very hospitable and patient with y film shoot and, of course, have an excellent space to work in, in any capacity. - Alek Barbour - 6/24/2020
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- Alana Jenkins
Beautiful co-working space! It's easily my favorite in town. It's woman-owned & operated, in a great location with easy street parking during the day, has plenty of different spaces inside to work out of & has great events. If I could, I would co-work there, but I'm not in need of a co-working space yet. I just love going there when I get the chance! - Alana Jenkins - 6/24/2020
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- Kade Nicholson
Very hospitable and extremely clean - Kade Nicholson - 6/24/2020
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- Christina F.
I worked here for a few days while visiting. The owner is attentive and on-site all day. She is right by the door when you enter. The fee is $75/day or $100 for the week. There are several work spaces on 2 levels to choose from. The main level has lots of open spaces and big windows. There are long tables and smaller ones, couches throughout each level and private or more open layouts. There are conference rooms and small offices, as well as open concept seating with desks and office chairs suitable for a laptop and supplies. The wi-fi is easy to set up and fast. There is a fridge on both levels with a large kitchenette on the main level where you can use the microwave, convection oven, freezer, and sink. There is coffee, tea, water and assorted snacks on both levels. Snacks range from sweet to salty. Mugs, creamer, sugar, plates, flatware and cups are provided, as well as some carbonated beverages and refrigerated water in glass jars. Everyone was friendly and the spaces are confortable and spacious. The only drawbacks I noticed are that the upper level is cold (I kept my gloves on all day and wore layers) and if you are not near a window, the spaces can be rather dark. Lamps would help with that problem. If you need to get a lot of work done and noise distracts you, I would recommend this place! - Christina F. - 12/20/2019 read moreread less
- Kenneth Klabunde
Highly professional space and fantastic working experience! - Kenneth Klabunde - 6/24/2019
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- Stephanie Pollack
The staff with 1628 went above and beyond for my coworking meeting. Great communication, great facility, this is third year we have had our event at this location and can't wait till next year! - Stephanie Pollack - 6/24/2019
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- Colleen Brewer
Beautiful, efficient work space with excellent support from owner! - Colleen Brewer - 6/24/2019
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- Candis Sistrunk
I had a week pass to try the place, but only went one day. I didn't have the opportunity to check out the upper level.Beautiful decor. Felt like a living space. Like home. There are conference rooms, but remaining space/open space included some desk-like tables facing a wall, upholstered chairs with side tables and a section of lucite tables with chairs along the windowfront. It felt a little too open/vulnerable for me. No way to take calls or have a conversation without feeling like you'd disturb your neighbor. Intimate like working in a beautifully decorated living room. Which is fine if it's with Co workers rather than strangers. Hard to describe...I prefer the utility of the layout at Union Hall. More conducive to "work", less "home" feel. Quiet work nooks and call booths, tucked away spaces and various zones. More privacy, feels like you can be ducked-off in your own workspace, though visible to others. But that's also a bigger building with lots going on.I didn't feel like I could focus, get into my zone and get work done at 1628- totally My preference/with style and is subjective. But very stylish and beautiful decor. Love the fully stocked, open access kitchen. Free snacks and coffee.I found a parking space right out front, but I could see parking possibly being a bit of a challenge. - Candis Sistrunk - 6/24/2019
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- John LaRocca
Comfortable and well equipped venue. he staff is well-prepared and flexible to support video conferencing needs. Very productive session with my team locally and our counterparts in 2 other countries. - John LaRocca - 6/24/2019
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- Pamela Lowe Cho
This is an excellent choice for professionals looking for beautiful, contemporary co-working space at affordable prices. I've been a member for over a year - 1628 Ltd has been a terrific partner in helping me grow my executive coaching business. I highly recommend their services and encourage others to take advantage of their free week of working at 1628 Ltd. - Pamela Lowe Cho - 6/24/2019
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- Josh Tarica
Awesome location. Very friendly staff. Amazing facility with really good coffee! Will use for training next time in Cincinnati. - Josh Tarica - 6/24/2019
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- Jordan Hamons
I love 1628 so much that it makes me look forward to going to work. Not many people can say their office is one of their happy places, but my membership at 1628 has made this possible for me. The staff is welcoming and helpful, the hospitality is fantastic, the space is beautiful and the coffee is fresh and hot. AND the refrigerator is stocked with beer and wine. The absolute best co-working in Cincinnati. - Jordan Hamons - 6/24/2019
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- Matthew Gomez
Used 1628 as temporary work space for my company and could not have been more pleased with the space and it's amenities as well as Tamara and her team's professional nature, especially Abbie. Highly recommend 1628 for your group's next meeting. If we are in Cincinnati again, we will 100% be using 1628. - Matt - Matthew Gomez - 6/24/2019
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- Keri Harper
I adore the professional yet laid back atmosphere and I am more productive when I am here. The staff is amazing and the amenities can't be beat. - Keri Harper - 6/24/2019
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- Timothy Wolf Starr
Excellent space. Very flexible for multiple options! - Timothy Wolf Starr - 6/24/2019
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- Makenzie Wells
Love this place! The professional look and feel is great for our guest meetings and quarterly team meetings. Tamara and team are amazing! - Makenzie Wells - 6/24/2019
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- Marie Mensah
I used one of the beautiful conference rooms at 1628 in Summer of 2017 for a client engagement. All the staff and amenities at 1628 are TOP of line. You will not be disappointed. - Marie Mensah - 6/24/2019
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- Blaise Durio
A great place for professionals and creatives who need to focus time in a beautiful, restful, and inspired space...the artwork is was truly moving and empowering... - Blaise Durio - 6/24/2019
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- Dawn B.
1628 Ltd. has a very boutique approach. The space here is absolutely beautiful with plenty of seating areas both downstairs and up. There is a large conference room downstairs with smaller ones available throughout the space as well. It was very comfortable and it didn't take me long to get cozy, especially with nice amenities like free drinks, coffee, and snacks. You can also order lunch from one of their lunch partners and they will bring it to you once it is delivered. They are big on offering services here that you might not get at other co-working spaces. The wifi was fast and secure with no issues; thumbs up. - Dawn B. - 11/13/2018
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- Barbara E Hogan -
Professional, beautiful space . . . well thought out and staff is great to work with! Tamara is creative, intelligent, and a great person! - Barbara E Hogan - 9/19/2018 -read moreread less
- Jordan Hamons -
I love 1628 so much that it makes me look forward to going to work. Not many people can say their office is one of their happy places, but my membership at 1628 has made this possible for me. The staff is welcoming and helpful, the hospitality is fantastic, the space is beautiful and the coffee is fresh and hot. AND, the refrigerator is stocked with beer and wine. The absolute best co-working in Cincinnati. - Jordan Hamons - 7/20/2018 -read moreread less
- Kenneth Klabunde -
Highly professional space and fantastic working experience! - Kenneth Klabunde - 7/11/2018 -read moreread less
- Doug Brown
Great space to get together with coworkers. Hosts were fantastic. - Doug Brown - 6/24/2018
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- Margee Moore
Inviting and comfortable place for serious, skilled and high caliber professionals. Tamara is a savvy and welcoming professional who shares her knowledge graciously. She has built a real co-working destination for our town. - Margee Moore - 6/24/2018
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- Carillon PTA Business Partner Chair
1628 is the perfect combination of office and resort. Exquisite decorating taste and plenty of space made a day at work enjoyable. So excited to use this space again...more private than my normal coffee shop set up. Thanks for bringing this experience to Cincinnati! Our city needs this! - Carillon PTA Business Partner Chair - 6/24/2018
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- Aubrey Backscheider
A professionally run co-working space in the heart of Cincinnati's business district. Decorated with high-quality furnishings from West Elm, and partners with several businesses in the Greater Cincinnati area. Highly recommend this facility for your remote work needs! - Aubrey Backscheider - 6/24/2018
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- Mindy R.
1628 is the perfect combination of office and resort. Exquisite decorating taste and plenty of space made a day at work enjoyable. So excited to use this space again...more private than my normal coffee shop set up. Thanks for bringing this experience to Cincinnati! Our city needs this! - Mindy R. - 12/01/2017 read moreread less