Sofie Swann ~ A Cluttered Mind

Silvermine

SoďŹ e Swann Solo Exhibit

Febuary 26 - March 21, 2020

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Sofie Swann: A Cluttered Mind February 26 – March 21, 2020

My paintings are not about how I see the world, but how I feel about it. This emotional vision is sparked by something remembered—an experience, place or person, past or present, real or imagined. Sometimes it’s something really simple, like remembering the taste of my grandmother’s cupcakes as a child or the sensation of warm sand and the smell of the ocean at a particular place and point in time. And so the conversation begins.

The idea or essence of a painting is brought to life entirely during the creation process. I lay down gestural marks without considering what role they will play in the final composition. Many are obscured as the painting progresses, but they are an integral part of the dialogue, part of the story. Other marks stay hidden until I find them and give them life.

In a way, my paintings are autobiographical, the repetitive shapes a language, telling my life story on canvas.

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Totem Acrylic on canvas, 72” x 48”, $12,000 5

Papaver Somniferum Acrylic on canvas, 48” x 36”, $6000 6

Outside My Window Acrylic on canvas, 48” x 108”, $18,000 7

A Summer Day in Nantucket Acrylic on canvas, 60” x 48”, $10,000 8

A Touch of Madness Acrylic on canvas, 60” x 48”, $8,000 9

Little Belly Blues Acrylic on canvas, 72”x 48”, $12,000 10

Happy Birthday My Love Acrylic, Persian tea on canvas, 72” x 48”, $12,000 11

Dancers #2 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 12

Dancers #1 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 13

Dancers #7 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 14

Dancers #8 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 15

Blue Dancers #2 Acrylic on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 16

Blue Dancers #1 Acrylic on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 17

Bubbles #1 Acrylic on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 18

Bubbles #2 Acrylic on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 19

Dancers #3 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 20

Dancers #4 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 21

Wobbles #1 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 22

Wobbles #2 Acrylic, Persian tea on paper, 12” x 12”, $1,200 23

Silvermine Arts Center is a nearly century-old organization dedicated to excellence in art and art education that inspires creativity and builds community. Located on five bucolic acres, Silvermine encompasses a School of Art with over 4,000 annual enrollments; an Outreach Education Program serving 1,000 under-resourced students annually; a Guild of over 300 professional artists; an outdoor Sculpture Walk; a permanent print collection; and five free, public galleries exhibiting contemporary art.

Silvermine has been a place for artists to gather since 1906 when visionary sculptor Solon Borglum moved to the area and held annual exhibitions in his studio and weekly artist-critiques called the Knockers Club. In 1922 The Silvermine Guild of Artists was incorporated as a not-forprofit to provide a permanent and supportive community of artists. Guild members represent artists that have a high level of accomplishment and are selected through a jurying process.

Our Galleries have exhibited and involved art luminaries such as Joseph Albers, Gabor Peterdi, Milton Avery, Elaine deKooning, Clement Greenberg, Louise Nevelson, Larry Rivers, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Faith Ringold, James Rosenquist, Chuck Close, Philip Johnson, and many others. The Galleries continue to expand on our heritage by presenting visually compelling exhibitions of art by emerging and internationally recognized artists, accompanied by programs that encourage appreciation of art and its role in society. Our layered, approach includes programs tailored to make our exhibitions meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable for diverse audiences of every age and background. Many of our landmark exhibitions are juried by distinguished guest curators. All of our exhibitions offer opportunities for visitors to connect with art and each other through an exploration of ideas.

What attracts artists, students, and visitors to Silvermine is the pivotal role it plays as an inclusive gathering place that deepens understanding through the arts. Silvermine is grateful for the generosity of its supporters.

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Board Of Trustees Chair Rose-Marie Fox Vice Chairs Robin Jaffee Frank* Barbara Linarducci* Secretary Rob Mallozzi Treasurer Grace Tang Board Members Mark Carta Stephanie Joyce William Hilson Joseph J. Kais Emily McDermott Karen Neems Guild Co-Chairs Roger Mudre* Jon Puzzuoli * Ex-OfďŹ cio Honorary Board Cynthia Guest Sally Sheehy Leonard Tow Diana Wege

Gallery Staff Gallery Director Roger Mudre roger@silvermineart.org 203.966.9700 x26 Gallery Assistant Emily Bockisch Gallery Associates Janet Morris Teresa Gay Leslie Cullen

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