Life is a long road full of uncertainty and constant change. The path one begins on can be redirected by some very unexpected life altering experiences. I was born in the intercity of Philadelphia but have been along time resident of Bucks county for thirty plus years. My background in the art world began with a day dream, as I was always perceived as not paying attention in my early years. I was actually using my imagination creating my own reality where my mind took me. My creativity was never lost, it was just suppressed for many years as my environment did not recognize artistic abilities. Throughout my life I never stopped experimenting with different mediums of art and photography. I share a strong connection with the water, whether on a beach or at a lake which is why reflections and marine life show up in many of my composed images.
It has only been in my later years that I have really delved into photography starting with basics and developing into combining the concept of an artistic approach to Fine Art Photography. Through visualization and imagery I create compositional pieces using layers of my textural images with my captured scenes I may seek to find or come across naturally to photograph. Together they form an interesting piece of artwork that tells a story or creates a mood to invoke questions, stirring the imagination of the viewer's interpretation. Creative perspectives and innovative expressions of originality are entertained in captivating the viewers interest. I believe art should reach out and pull the audience in while posing questions and creating a story. Throughout my collective portfolio runs the underlying theme of abstraction which lends to the distorted views within my compositions.
The shut down during Covid did have a tremendous effect on our social and psychological wellbeing, changing my direction as an artist. I began to sketch, paint and create compositions some from memories and others from photographs. As with everything else I do, there are no limits as to the diverse mediums of paints I have experimented using. Since this is another part of my personality, my signature will be seen with the name I was born with, just a little twist. Suzan Schwartz or Z Schwartz
The journey I am on continues, as the universe directs the way my creativity will flow.
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