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
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch, 2021
    Aspen Touch, 2021
    30 x 30 in
    76.2 x 76.2 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 2, 2021
    Aspen Touch 2, 2021
    12 x 12 in
    30.5 x 30.5 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 3, 2021
    Aspen Touch 3, 2021
    18 x 36 in
    45.7 x 91.4 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 4, 2021
    Aspen Touch 4, 2021
    18 x 36 in
    45.7 x 91.4 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 5, 2021
    Aspen Touch 5, 2021
    20 x 20 in
    50.8 x 50.8 cm
    Reserved
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 7, 2021
    Aspen Touch 7, 2021
    24 x 12 in
    61 x 30.5 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 8, 2021
    Aspen Touch 8, 2021
    18 x 36 in
    45.7 x 91.4 cm
  • Susan Swartz, Aspen Touch 9, 2021
    Aspen Touch 9, 2021
    18 x 36 in
    45.7 x 91.4 cm