Frank Schwaiger: X Series

FRANK SCHWAIGER

X SERIES

FRANK SCHWAIGER

X SERIES

February 9 - March 30, 2024

Bruno David Gallery

7513 Forsyth Boulevard

Saint Louis, Missouri 63105, U.S.A. info@brunodavidgallery.com www.brunodavidgallery.com

Founder/Director: Bruno L. David

This catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition “Signals” at Bruno David Gallery.

Editor: Bruno L. David

Catalogue Designer: Hazel Tao

Designer Assistant: Claudia R. David

Printed in USA

All works courtesy of Frank Schwaiger and Bruno David Gallery

Photographs by Bruno David Gallery

Cover image: Signals, (detail) 2022

Acrylic and mixed media on board

25.50 x 25.50 x 2 inches (64.8 x 64.8 x 5.08 cm) First Edition

Copyright ©2024 Frank Schwaiger and Bruno David Gallery

All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Bruno David Gallery

CONTENTS

PROLOGUE

BY BRUNO L. DAVID

CHECKLIST AND IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION

BIOGRAPHY

PROLOGUE

BY BRUNO L. DAVID

I am pleased to present, X SERIES an exhibition by St. Louis-based multi-disciplinary artist Frank Schwaiger. This is Schwaiger’s sixth exhibition with the gallery.

X is one of the most fascinating letters in the alphabet. It can stand for many things, such as a variable, a treasure, a kiss, or a chromosome. It can also represent the unknown, the mysterious, or the extreme. X is a letter that invites curiosity and exploration. It challenges us to solve problems, find answers, and discover new possibilities. X is also a versatile letter that can be used in different ways. It can form words that start with X, such as xylophone, x-ray, or xenophobia. It can also be used as a prefix or suffix to modify other words, such as ex-girlfriend, box-office, or extra-large. X is a letter that adds flavor and variety to our language. X is a letter that deserves our appreciation and admiration. It is not just a simple mark or a cross, but a symbol of adventure, excitement, and creativity. “X” has always signified the beginning of meaning.

Frank Schwaiger’s series of paintings on X demonstrates his curiosity and passion for risking a venture into the unknown. His use of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes and abstract forms creates a visual language that, although geometrically constructed, freely expresses his emotions, thoughts, and visions. His paintings invite the viewer to join him on a visual journey, where each piece reveals a different aspect of his artistic adventure. Schwaiger is not afraid to experiment with different techniques, materials, and styles, as he constantly challenges himself to push the boundaries of his creativity. His series on X is a testament to his versatility, originality, and talent as a painter.

Frank Schwaiger’s art has been widely exhibited. He is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis, School of Architecture (Now the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts), and received his Master from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he worked with Buckminster Fuller. He lives and works in St. Louis and is the director of the Columbia Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, MO.

Support for the creation of significant new works of art has been the core to the mission and program of the Bruno David Gallery since its founding in 2005. I am deeply grateful to Hazel Tao, who gave much time, talent, and expertise to the production of this catalogue. Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Jenny Rong, Hazel Tao, Kalli Brown, Kenya Mitchell, and Kennedy Austin.

CHECKLIST & IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24.25 x 30.50 inches (Framed) (61.60 x 77.47 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

24 x 18 inches

(60.96 x 45.72 cm)

ESCAPE

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

24 x 18 inches

(60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

#2

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

24 x 18 inches

(60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61 cm)

SPIEL 2020

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 30 x 24 inches (framed) (76.2 x 61 cm)

(Back of painting)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 30.50 x 24.50 inches (framed) (77.5 x 62.2 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

30.25 x 24.25 inches (Framed)

(76.8 x 61.6 cm)

XYZ 2023

(Back of painting)

Acrylic, ink on Japanese handmade paper

26 x 40 inches (paper size)

(66 x 101.6 cm)

(E) “XCELL” (ENT)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board

31.50 x 25.50 inches (Framed) (80. x 64.77 cm)

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches

(60.96 x 45.72 cm)

SIGNALS

2022

Acrylic and mixed media on board

25.50 x 25.50 x 2 inches (framed)

(64.77 x 64.77 x 5.08 cm)

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ARTISTS

Antonio Ainscough

Sara Ghazi Asadollahi

Barry Anderson

Laura Beard

Heather Bennett

Lisa K. Blatt

Michael Byron

Ben Brough

Quinn A. Briceno

Bunny Burson

Lisa Bulawsky

Judy Child

Carmon Colangelo

William Conger

Alex Couwenberg

Terry James Conrad

Jill Downen

Damon Freed

Yvette Drury Dubinsky

Douglass Freed

Adrian Gonzalez

Richard Hull

Mee Jey

Kelley Johnson

Chris Kahler

Leslie Laskey

Justin Henry Miller

James Austin Murray

William Morris

Arny Nadler

Yvonne Osei

Patricia Olynyk

Charles P. Reay

Daniel Raedeke

Tom Reed

Frank Schwaiger

Eric Minh Swenson

Char Schwall

Christina Shmigel

Thomas Sleet

Buzz Spector

Andrea Stanilav

Cindy Tower

Mario Trejo