The Evolution of Nature series marks the debut of Susan's bold artistic evolution, a journey intimately linked to her path to optimal health. The series incorporates dried flora, herbs, and other nutrient-rich elements to create opulent yet playful sculptural surfaces.
“I have always been interested in the alchemy that exists between nature and art. Throughout the COVID crisis, my past experiences recovering from life threatening illness once again rose to the forefront of my mind. As a survivor of two life threatening environmental diseases - Lyme disease and mercury poisoning - my faith strengthened as I came to realize what I needed to do to strengthen my body.
With COVID, the importance of a strong immune system is critical. As I was working to build my own immune system, the thought came to me that I should include these elements in my paintings so the world could reflect on the importance of our natural food.
Herbs, wheatgrass, turmeric, sage, beans, garlic, rose hips and even melon are part of my daily routine, and now part of this exhibition. Our immunity and our health depend upon what we are feeding our bodies. We both thrive and heal from nature's abundance. That internal dialogue about what we ingest to stay healthy is what led me to bring nature to the canvas.” - Susan Swartz
“I have always been interested in the alchemy that exists between nature and art. Throughout the COVID crisis, my past experiences recovering from life threatening illness once again rose to the forefront of my mind. As a survivor of two life threatening environmental diseases - Lyme disease and mercury poisoning - my faith strengthened as I came to realize what I needed to do to strengthen my body.
With COVID, the importance of a strong immune system is critical. As I was working to build my own immune system, the thought came to me that I should include these elements in my paintings so the world could reflect on the importance of our natural food.
Herbs, wheatgrass, turmeric, sage, beans, garlic, rose hips and even melon are part of my daily routine, and now part of this exhibition. Our immunity and our health depend upon what we are feeding our bodies. We both thrive and heal from nature's abundance. That internal dialogue about what we ingest to stay healthy is what led me to bring nature to the canvas.” - Susan Swartz
