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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Nature's Winter Flux 2, 201748 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Nature's Winter Flux 3, 201748 x 72 in
121.9 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Susan Swartz, Vase (medium, gray 2), 2019
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Contemplation 24 F, 201520 x 20 in
50.8 x 50.8 cmAcrylic on linen -
Contemplation in Purple, 201420 x 20 in
50.8 x 50.8 cmAcrylic on linen -
Susan Swartz, Nature Revisited 69, 2018
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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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Vase (extra small, gray 5), 20198 x 8 in
20.3 x 20.3 cmHand-painted acrylic vase -
Nature Revisited 52, 201812 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen -
Susan Swartz, Vase (extra small, gray 1), 2019
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Vase (medium, white), 201930 x 8 in
76.2 x 20.3 cmHand-painted acrylic vase -
Vase (large, white), 201941 x 11 in
104.1 x 27.9 cmHand-painted acrylic vase -
Quiet Interlude, 201372 x 48 in
182.9 x 121.9 cmAcrylic on linen
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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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Petals & Pollen 4, 201912 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen -
Wet Snow, 201120 x 20 in
50.8 x 50.8 cmAcrylic on linen -
Vase (small, purple), 201912 x 11 in
30.5 x 27.9 cmHand-painted acrylic vase -
Afterglow, 200736 x 36 in
91.4 x 91.4 cmAcrylic on linen -
Celestial Blues 7, 201812 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen -
Gems of the Forest, 200730 x 30 in
76.2 x 76.2 cmAcrylic on linen -
The Awakening, 200972 x 48 in
182.9 x 121.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Celestial Blues 9, 201812 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen -
Petals & Pollen 3, 201912 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen
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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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Nature Revisited 27, 201724 x 72 in
61 x 182.9 cmAcrylic on linen -
Nature's Bouquet 31, 201925 x 18 in
63.5 x 45.7 cmAcrylic on linen -
Shades of Strength, 200740 x 30 in
101.6 x 76.2 cmAcrylic on linen -
Albion Pass II, 201360 x 30 in
152.4 x 76.2 cmAcrylic on linen -
Nature Revisited 35, 201712 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cmAcrylic on linen -
Transition 18, unknown48 x 60 in
121.9 x 152.4 cmAcrylic on linen
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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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