Susan Swartz Studios is pleased to present Winter Light, a selection of Susan Swartz paintings and sculptures that express the solitude, vitality, and radiance of the winter months. Based in the Wasatch Mountains, Swartz sources inspiration from the stunning beauty of winter.
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From the glowing aspens to the crisp alpine air, each painting focuses on a collection of seasonal elements. Winter Light brings to life the sensations of the season, embodied and channeled into color and light as an expression of Swartz’s experiences.
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Moments of Solitude
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"Decades ago, while skiing the Wasatch Back, I saw a fresh carpet of snow that had blanketed the ground and the world dazzled with vitality."
- Susan Swartz
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Moonlit Moment
Acrylic on linen, 60 x 60" 2012.Moonlit Moment has exhibited internationally as part of Susan's solo exhibition, Personal Path which toured through Koblenz, Germany in 2015, Budapest, Hungary in 2016, and St. Petersburg, Russia in 2017. It was also one of the featured paintings in Susan's 2012 exhibition a the Belgravia Gallery in London, UK. The painting was recently released from the artist's personal collection.
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Works on Tour
Winter's Hush & Quiet InterludeWinter's Hush III (pictured left) and Quiet Interlude (pictured right) were exhibited as part of Susan's solo exhibition Personal Path, which traveled through museums in Germany, Hungary, and Russia.
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Moments of Radiance
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Moments of Vitality
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There are unexpected moments in life that can take our breath away, crystallize our thinking and capture our fascination. Through this exhibition I am expressing the impact of many winter moments spent since. I am sharing what winter means to me by conveying its many visual splendors.
- Susan Swartz
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Evolving Visions 5
Acrylic on linen, 60x60" 2015.The Evolving Visions series is comprised of five large-scale works, each characterized by vibrant, complementary colors and energetic brushstrokes. The first painting in the series found its home at the Medlides Art community in Portugal. Evolving Visions 3 is featured in the permanent collection at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing.
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Winter Light can be viewed both online and in-person from December 10, 2020 – March 22, 2021. Susan Swartz Studios is open Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 7 PM (Mountain Time) or by appointment.
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