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SUMMARY:Staci Swider | "Vessels of the Elder Goddess" | July 12th — August 31st
DESCRIPTION:Staci Swider | “Vessels of the Elder Goddess” | July 12th — August 31st | Opening Reception July 18th from 5:30pm — 8:30pm \nPublic Works Art Center presents works by celebrated artist Staci Swider (b. 1964\, Pennsylvania). The first public exhibition in the U.S. of\nSwider’s mixed media collage\, textile forms\, and related constructions Vessels of the Elder Goddess: New Works by Staci Swider showcases the culmination of 2 years of exploration combining paint and textiles as wall-hung” tapestries” and 3d forms. More than twenty collages and textile sculptures form the centerpiece of the exhibition culminating in a 15’ canoe created from fabric\, paper\, and fur. Begun in 2022\, these works are\ndescribed by Swider as “the expression of an idea formed while swinging in my hammock dreaming of our soul’s guardians and how they manage to carry the weight of our lives.” Produced using her unique combinations of artistic materials the works draw the viewer in with their complex details portrayed in accessible forms and symbols. Merging the traditional techniques of painting and stitching with Swider’s decades of exploration of mixed media\, the works are Swider’s major work of the past 3 years. \nConsistently\, Swider has pushed the boundaries of collage by combining materials such as\npaper\, Persian rugs\, stitching\, and painting into seamless compositions. Her background as a\nfabric designer and fine art painter has led to her inventive combination of materials and\nsymbolism not to be missed.\nFor further information about Staci Swider’s work\, please visit her website at\nwww.staciswider.com or email studio@staciswider.com. \nBio\nStaci Swider began her career as a textile designer in the home furnishings industry where she was\nknown for her innovative designs and won many accolades. Today her award-winning collage paintings\ninfused with fiber art are exhibited in galleries across the Southeast.\nShe is a juried member of the National Association of Women Artists as well as the South Carolina\nchapter of NAWA. She is trained as a Certified GOLDEN Artist Educator and her bestselling book\, Acrylic\nExpressions\, along with 4 instructional painting videos published by Random House are available at\nmajor retailers and online.\nWhen she is not traveling around the globe in search of inspiration\, or enjoying the waterways with her\nhusband on their trawler named Morning Star\, she makes her home in Aiken\, SC. Her studio can be\nvisited by appointment. \nArtist Statement\nMy work focuses on exploring the concept of one's soul journey. I am fascinated by the mythic idea\nof one’s daimon\, or spiritual companion\, who carries our destiny according to Plato. This notion\nbrings me comfort\, as it suggests that someone or something is constantly looking out for us and\nkeeping us safe. I refer to the daimon as “the Grandmothers\,” believing that they emanate from our\nfemale relatives and ancestors\, acting as a collective blanket of safety. I often wonder how they bear\nsuch a significant responsibility\, both physically and emotionally. I wonder where they reside and\nhow they manage. While considering this question\, he idea of a boat-shaped vessel effortlessly\ngliding through the cosmos came to me while I was relaxing in my hammock\, and I now refer to\nthese vessels as soul sleds. They are the carriers through which the Grandmothers bear the weight\nof our lives and watch over us.\nMy work involves a combination of collage and stitching\, using painted canvas\, papers\, textiles\,\nfound objects\, and paint. My pieces tend to evolve organically from a sketch of an idea\, quickly\ngiving way to intuition and synchronicity. I often sift through bins of old works\, and my studio floor is\nstrewn with collections of fabrics\, bits of old paintings\, and sketches. It is from this randomness that\nmy ideas are born; a piece of vibrant silk may lay atop a discarded portrait sketch\, or sheets of\npainted papers created over the years may come together to form unusual combinations of color and\npattern. Bringing together these seemingly random accidents takes time\, and careful editing makes\nthem appear intentional\, reflecting my signature style\, heavily influenced by my Eastern European\nheritage. Textured black\, red threads and stitching\, gold embellishments\, and tatted lace are stored\nin my memories and filter back out onto the walls as my modern interpretation of ancient symbols\nand patterns.
URL:https://publicworksartcenter.org/events-cal/staci-swider-vessels-of-the-elder-goddess-july-12th-august-31st/
LOCATION:Public Works Art Center | West Gallery\, 135 West Richardson Ave\, Summerville\, SC\, United States
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