Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Swoon- Grafitti Artist

 Swoon (aka Caledonia Curry) 


Years: 1977- Present

Artworks: 
Quick Bio:
    -Uses artist name "Swoon" for working
    - Known for creating immersive installations, community based projects and public artworks
    -One of the first female street artists to gain international recognition
    - Pieces are often a form of activism, raising awareness of community & cultural issues 
    - Often uses wheat paste as her technique for installing large drawings or prints 

Resources:
https://swoonstudio.org/
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/arts/design/swoon-blurs-the-line-between-art-and-activism.html

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