Susan Swartz Studios is pleased to present Rhapsody, curated to coinside with Swartz's upcoming installation at the Art Miami fair. This exhibition highlights the titular Rhapsody series as well as the Evolution of Nature and Nature's Bouquet series.
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In the Rhapsody series, Susan works with a reductive palette, accentuating deep emotional connection with singular colors. The monochromatic series builds upon strong contrast to highlight the geometry of the canvas and the organic acrylic swirls. Susan sees the use of singular color as an opportunity to provide more visibility to textural movement, allowing the viewer to cycle through emotions and experiences; absorbing, or being absorbed by the influence of color.
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Nature's Bouquet 68, 202330 x 30 in
76.2 x 76.2 cmAcrylic on linen -
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Rhapsody Understudy 17, 202336 x 36 in
91.4 x 91.4 cmAcrylic on Linen -
Nature's Bouquet 18, 201948 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
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Alongside a small grid of four bold paintings hangs Landscape of Resonances 011. Inspired by orchestral music, the Landscape of Resonances series combines various melodic and harmonic lines to create dynamic depth and movement. With multiple striking layers of horizontal strokes, this piece builds steadily resulting in an intimate and powerful painting reflective of a passing forest.
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Nature's Bouquet 66, 202348 x 24 in
121.9 x 61 cmAcrylic on linen -
Landscape of Resonances 011, 201348 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
In Nature Revisited 9, Susan uses various objects and tools to create delicate botanical impressions. Below hangs Autumn, a work embedded with dried leaves and fall colors. Adjacent, limited edition black and white giclée prints are suspended in front of a raw concrete wall providing natural elegance and serenity.
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Susan's largest piece from the landmark Evolution of Nature series pops next to Natural Flux 102, a painting that is almost entirely white aside from minimal gray accents that highlight the frosty texture.
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Evolution of Nature 25, 202272 x 120 in
182.9 x 304.8 cmacrylic on linen, mixed media -
Natural Flux 102, 201872 x 72 in
182.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
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Evolution of Nature 14, 202148 x 48 in
121.9 x 121.9 cmAcrylic on linen, mixed media -
The Rhythm of Nature series is distinguished by its tight, repetitive, staccato-like texture. This new technique yields paintings topped with acute, distinct qualities reminiscent of scales – both musical and aquatic in definition. The series utilizes minimalistic color pallets with broad strokes, sweeping and scraping in soft focus. Swartz finds inspiration for both her artistic texture and color in the natural environment and in the atmospheric elements of classical music.
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Evolution of Nature 28, 202330 x 30 in
76.2 x 76.2 cmAcrylic on linen, mixed media -
At the back of the gallery hangs Landscape of Resonances 001, a striking work made up of strong vertical striations reflective of Aspen trees. Flanked by two vases, the arrangement finds a perfect balance between the bold and the quiet.
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Landscape of Resonances 001, 201372 x 48 in
182.9 x 121.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
In all of Swartz’s work, lush textures and brilliant color are a focus when expressing her internal landscape. Swartz paints to communicate her mission - that the natural world and all its beauty needs to be cherished, shared, and protected.
Swartz's paintings have been featured in major solo exhibitions at Galerie Noack in Berlin; the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing; the Manetti Shrem Museum at UC Davis in California; the Russian State Museum in St. Petersburg; the Ludwig Museum in Budapest; the Ludwig Museum in Koblenz; Kollegienkirche in Salzburg; the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC; the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City; and the Springville Museum in Springville, Utah. Her work is featured in numerous private and public collections around the world. She is represented by Jason McCoy Gallery in New York City. Swartz paints from studios in Park City and Martha’s Vineyard.
Visit Susan Swartz Studios at 260 Main Street in Park City, open 12-7PM daily.
