Artist: Sallie-Anne Swift Title: The Candidate Size: Artwork size 18" x 24", framed size 30" x 38" Medium: Acrylic, Mixed Media, Pastel and Cotton Presentation: Framed and Behind Plexiglass Description: From the Series: "An Ocean of Lies"
*“The Candidate” a charming and elegant creature underwater, the
jellyfish looks a picture of fascination and beauty as it glides
effortlessly in the water but... take it out of the water and it loses
everything,it has us fooled, it is nothing but a thick slimy
people-pleaser.
Contact us for more information at 1-888-9-FINEART or contact the artist at
sallie@swiftdesign.net.au
Upcoming Events/Exhibitions
Gallery 4n5 (formerly, The Artists Alley Gallery) November 1st - December 31st 863 Mission St (between 4th St & 5th St) San Francisco
Red Dot Miami November 29 - December 4 Represented by: International Contemporary Masters Wynwood Art District 3011 NE 1s Avenue at NE 31st Street Miami, FL Artist Information
| Website: | sallieswiftart.com
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Facebook:
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| | Biography: | Australian born, moved
to Long Beach CA in June 2008. Degree in Graphic Design (Australia) and
still working as a Graphic Designer. Exhibited successfully in shows and
galleries throughout AUS, commissioned by the Equestrian Federation of
Australia to do a painting for Emirate Airlines in 2000.
Won an art scholarship to the University of Utah in 1975 at age 14yrs
(while an exchange student in the USA) and was one of 21 students
invited to the Museum of fine art college Victoria Australia 1976.
Won numerous awards, most recent win with Contemporary Fine Art
International, am featured artist on their website for the month of
February. Just started exhibiting since moving to the USA in Jan 2011.
Currently painting abstracts.
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| Statement: | If a painting can create
a feeling within you then it is unique. I aim to create a feeling from
my paintings... a unique feeling to each individual viewing it.
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| Exhibitions: | San Pedro Exhibition "Sound Art"
2 Receptions - March 3rd & April 7th 6 - 9pm
The Loft Studio & Galleries
401 S. Mesa, 3rd floor, San Pedro CA 90731
Current Shows -
Huntington Beach Art Center Jan 21st - Feb 19th
538 Main Street, Huntington Beach CA 92648
Long Beach Exhibition
Feb 26th 6-9pm
216 The Promenade, Long Beach CA 90802
Long Beach "Sprint, Love, Life" Exhibition
Feb 12th - Feb 27th
Lark Gallery 350 E. 3rd Street (corner of Elm), Long Beach CA 90802
Long Beach
Yorba Linda "Spring, Love, Life" Exhibition
Feb 13th - March 13th
4861 Liverpool Road, Yorba Linda CA 92886
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| Education: | Degree in Graphic Design
Art Scholarship to University of Utah
Studied oil painting with Gwen Dunn (Australia)
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| Awards: | 1972 Hawthorn Council, Victoria, Australia - Winner
1983 Royal Melbourne Show AUS - 2nd place
1985 Box Hill Art Show - 2 x Highly Commended
1999 Portrait Commission for Kew Bowling Club Sporting Hall of Fame - Glyn Bossisto
2000 Commissioned Painting EFA for Emirates Airlines
Numerous other commissions for portraits
2011 Contemporary Fina Art International - January Winner
2011 1 of Top 7 Artists nominated for finals "Sound Art" |
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