Susan Swartz Studios is pleased to present Transient Nature, a collection of paintings that celebrate the delicate and fleeting beauty of nature. The exhibition features works recently returned from Swartz's two-person exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale, alongside Laddie John Dill.
Nature is a constant and integral component of Swartz's work. As a subject of enviornmental disease and advocate for health, Swartz finds healing through nature's abundant resources. Her work bridges the conservation of nature’s beauty with the preservation of humanity. In this continual progression of her artistic and personal journey, the role of nature as a wellspring of vitality transpires through both artwork and artist, instilling a catalyst for hope and well-being.
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Transient Nature invites viewers to explore vibrant, imaginative interpretations of life. Each work captures the resilience of nature, blending organic forms and color to evoke the transient beauty of each season. From the warmth and wonder of a garden in summer, where petals unfurl and sunflowers reach towards the sun, to the serene stillness of a frozen lake in the winter, Swartz finds inspiration in each fleeting moment.At the entrance of the gallery hangs Sunflowers 17, shown for the first time at the Park City gallery since its return from the Venice Biennale. A surface of soft yellow melts into a serene light blue sky, the surface adorned with real sunflower heads, seeds, and other organic elements.
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Sunflowers 17, 202448 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen, mixed media -
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Nearby, three works from the Breaking Away series radiate in bold, monochromatic hues. Alongside hangs Nature’s Bouquet 83, a lively explosion of color scattered across a deep blue backdrop.
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Nature's Bouquet 83, 202436 x 36 in
91.4 x 91.4 cmAcrylic on linen -
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Two large-scale works from the Frozen Water series hang near the front of the gallery. Their textured surfaces mimic the intricate patterns of ice, capturing the crisp chill of winter’s embrace and the quiet beauty of nature suspended in time. Both works were showcased at Art Miami 2023.
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Frozen Water 3, 202172 x 72 in
182.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Frozen Water 2, 202172 x 72 in
182.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
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Mid-gallery, Nature's Bouquet 71 hangs alongside Sunflowers 4; each was featured at Art Miami 2023 and the 2024 Venice Biennale, respectively. Each painting offers a unique interpretation of florals set against rich backgrounds of cobal blue and turquoise. Nature's Bouquet 71 is composed of vivid acrylic blobs, while Sunflowers 4 takes a more sculptural approach, integrating natural elements such as sunflowers, leaves, and dried vegetation, accented with acrylic paint.
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Shimmering Impressions 14, 202248 x 60 in
121.9 x 152.4 cmAcrylic on Linen -
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Hidden Forest, 201248 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Nature's Bouquet 81 and 82 evoke the sensation of petals scattered in the wind. Their soft white backgrounds are animated with splashes of blue, green, orange, and yellow, creating a sense of motion. Stacked one above the other, the arrangement emphasizes the swirling energy, a feeling of fluid movement.
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Nature's Bouquet 82, 202460 x 36 in
152.4 x 91.4 cmAcrylic on linen -
Nature's Bouquet 81, 202460 x 36 in
152.4 x 91.4 cmAcrylic on linen -
At the rear of the gallery, a striking sequence of five blue paintings from the Rhapsody series is arranged from deepest to lightest shade. Each canvas is alive with swirling layers of acrylic paint, their rich textures creating a dynamic sense of movement and depth.
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Rhapsody I (triptych), 202224 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on Linen -
Rhapsody IV, 202424 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Rhapsody II (triptych), 202224 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on Linen -
Rhapsody V, 202424 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Rhapsody III (triptych), 202224 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on Linen
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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 Georges Bergès Gallery in NYC; Jason McCoy Gallery in NYC; 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. Swartz was also shiwcased at the Venice Biennale in 2024 and Art Miami in 2023. Her work is featured in numerous private and public collections around the world. She is represented by Georges Bergès 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.
