Natural Revelations, Springville

January 5 - February 2, 2011

Susan’s exhibition Natural Revelations opened at Utah’s oldest museum for the fine arts, the Springville Museum of Art, in January 2011. Museum director, Vern Swanson, purchased one of the paintings for its permanent collection. Amazing Grace is a large work—six feet by six feet— in acrylic on linen. The painting depicts the crimson blaze of a maple forest, basking in the warm complacency of an autumn evening.

Vern Swanson wrote of Susan in the exhibition catalog:

Skilled artists have been coming to Utah to practice both a traditional and contemporary approach to Utah landscapes. What separates these talented individuals from each other is their distinctive styles, manifested by their own personal inspiration. It is fortunate when an artist can connect the beauty that surrounds us with an environmental imperative and a spiritual influence. Susan Swartz is artist who can provoke such passion.

Amazing Grace, Acrylic on linen, 72x72” 2007.

Charlie and Arlene Gibson pictured with Susan.

Vern Swanson and Susan at the exhibition opening.