Artwork information

Category

Print

Technique

Letterpress printing on paper

Date

2018

Dimensions

48.3 cm x 43.2 cm

Signature

Signed

Proof(s) of authenticity

Work sold with a certificate of authenticity.

State of conservation

Very good

Framing

No

Location

Rhône-Alpes, France

Description

Letterpress printing on cotton rag paper.

The designs are engraved on linoleum, then printed on Mylar or recycled paper before being painted with acrylic paint.

Limited edition of 100.

Signed and numbered by Swoon.

Provenance

Artist's Studio

The artist

Swoon

Born in 1977
United States

Bio

Swoon, whose real name is Caledonia Dance Curry, is a visionary artist whose work transcends the traditional boundaries of art. Swoon was immersed in creative energy from an early age. Since then, she has embraced art as a means of expressing the complexities of urban life and the human condition.

Her distinctive style blends the delicacy of paper cut-outs with the robustness of street art. Swoon stands out for his monumental works, populated by characters imbued with grace and emotion. Each piece is an invitation to explore the intimate and universal narratives that inhabit our souls.

Over the years, Swoon has transformed urban landscapes around the world, from Brooklyn to Tokyo to São Paulo. Her works blend harmoniously into their surroundings, revealing the hidden beauty of urban spaces and inviting passers-by to reflect on their own existence.

In addition to her artistic work, Swoon is also involved in community and humanitarian projects. She uses her art as a tool to inspire social change and encourage connection between individuals. Her initiatives include rebuilding projects after natural disasters, educational programs for disadvantaged youth and collaborations with charitable organizations.

Through her art and activism, Swoon embodies the idea that creativity can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Her legacy is that of an artist who transcends boundaries and awakens the collective imagination, leaving behind a world transformed by beauty and compassion.

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