Aspen Touch is reminiscent of Swartz’s traditional landscapes that were most notably recognized by the 2002 Olympic Games. In this series, her beloved subject is combined with a contemporary abstract direction of thick, sweeping textures.
“Forests are the great subject of my career. I love listening to the stories of trees. [Aspens] stand firm and tall and have an interconnected root system—we as humans have interconnected root systems. We need to preserve our natural habitat to preserve ourselves.” – Susan Swartz
“Forests are the great subject of my career. I love listening to the stories of trees. [Aspens] stand firm and tall and have an interconnected root system—we as humans have interconnected root systems. We need to preserve our natural habitat to preserve ourselves.” – Susan Swartz