I don’t know what to do with my rage. The reality of our country is sinking in. I had been in a state of shock for weeks after the election. I was in denial for months–I was in denial until the inauguration. Normally, I can use art to express the everything that builds up in…
Author: nakedcarlyart
Carly Swenson is a mixed media artist who was born and raised in Havre, Montana. She received her BFA from Bemidji State University in Minnesota. Her Fine Arts degree included a 2D emphasis with an Art History minor. During her time at university, she studied abroad on several occasions, traveling to various countries including China, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. These experiences of captivating cultures, remarkable architecture, extraordinary art and fascinating people as well as Swenson’s interest and love of Art History play a persistent role in her work. Currently, she is living and working on the Portuguese island of Terceira in the Azores. Living abroad is a fantastic experience. Before Terceira, she spent four years residing in England. Since childhood, Swenson has been creating some form of art. As an adult, she is no different.
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Veiled Hat (profile image): photo/copyright: John Duder, 2008
published: art journaling spring 2016
I had no idea one of my works had been chosen as the cover image until I saw the magazine in the bookstore. Luckily, I had a friend with me to capture my nerdy excitement. And I am not ashamed to share that nerdy excitement with others. My article features works from my visual journal,…
2016 visual journal: adventures in change
Like other intuitive works, this journal’s imagery originated more from my creative subconscious than any intentional concept development. As I have gotten older, I’ve made an effort to be more present and aware of my instincts and intuition. Interestingly, I can now look back at works I created over the past few years, and see…
less giant beheaded blue man group…
Last September, in 2015, I painted a public sculpture in the city of Grand Forks, ND. The city had purchased several large concrete head-planters, placed throughout their downtown. Originally they were painted bright blue, which was a bad idea. Luckily, they were open to local artists painting them to make them a little more unique…
