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Beth Schwartz/ Beth Schwartz Studio

Craft, Painting, Visual / Media

Whether I paint a canvas, collage an upcycled cigar box or build an assemblage, my goal is to create unique art that provokes thought or laughter. If I can delight your eye, mind or funny bone, I’ve done my job. If something I’ve made whispers your name or is the perfect gift for a unique person in your life, I’ve done my job well.

About the Artist

I am Baltimore-based mixed media artist as well as a rogue pathologist, art history nerd, world traveler, and aficionado of great literature. These eclectic interests unite into a unique visual voice.  My art incorporates hand-cut collage, acrylic paint, altered photographs, clay, beads, and whatever odds and ends find their way into my hellaciously messy studio.  What comes out the other end is a dizzying array of boxes, journals, wall pieces, assemblages, cards, and prints. Mixed media gives me an enormous sandbox to play in as each piece evolves. A portion of my sales are always contributed to Baltimore's Health Care for the Homeless.  Please explore my work at https://bethschwartz.studio/

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Artist's Statement

My decisions about materials and processes are made in service to a concept or image that intrigues me.  In my paintings, rich visual layers  engage the eye and invite the viewer in. Humor is the other essential ingredient in my work. An “Anatomic Bomb” explodes. “Supermom” commands you to clean your room. Michelangelo’s Adam nurses a bottle of beer and a cigarette. Since my semi-retirement from medicine in 2015, my artwork has been in galleries and craft shows in the Baltimore/DC area, and I have been selling from my website, www.BethSchwartz.Studio.  A percentage of my sales is always donated to Baltimore’s Health Care for the Homeless. 

Featured Work

Photos

Mixed media icon of Frieda Kahlo with altered papers, found objects, beads (some handmade) and acrylic paint. This hangs or stands on its own "feet".
Mixed media shadow box celebrating science in this age of conspiracy and doubt. Found objects including natural items like wings, feathers and shells.
Mixed media collage with acrylic paint, found images and textured paper. 9x12 cradled wooden panel mounted in a shallow 12 x 15” shadow box frame.
Altered wooden cigar box, collage with rice/other natural fiber paper, ink and acrylic paint. Wooden knob and feet. Holds jewelry, chopsticks, takeout menus, keepsakes. Depending on size/depth of box, there are removable dividers.
Inspired by the surreal world of Magritte. Altered photographs, found imagery, acrylic paint, French text.
Inspired by the lines from Prufrock reads as follows: “In the room the women come and go/Talking of Michelangelo” and “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons”. Collage, acrylic paint, , ink, found objects on upcycled wooden cigar box.

Booking

No limitations within Maryland. Strong preference for indoor opportunities (unless tent/shelter is provided).