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Stoked to see ‘Foundations’ featured on The Design Chaser today!

MODERN TIMES PRESENTS FOUNDATIONS BY CHARLOTTE SWIDEN
After a 10-year hiatus, Charlotte Swiden has returned to painting with her exhibition Foundations, opening at Modern Times on Thursday 27th February. Charlotte’s disciplined approach to composition and colour, honed as a graphic designer, has transmuted into something softer and closer to nature – a series of abstract paintings that pulsate with motifs of plants, primitive figures and intimations of landscape, rendered in a muted earthen palette.
Charlotte grew up in Sweden, moving to Australia in 2005, and describes her work as an interplay of these two identities, two cultures and the tension that lies between the two. “Some of the themes in my works are stories around that identity split. Some are around nostalgia from home; being immersed in nature, a community and a solid social infrastructure.”
The mood of each painting shifts along a scale of emotion. The artworks I’ve picked out to share are some of my favourites from the beautiful body of work. I especially love the softer muted tones, and rounded abstract figures such as Midnight Sun (above), and Mother Moon (below).

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‘Foundations’ Upcoming solo exhibition at Modern Times

So excited to finally share my big news with you! My solo show ‘Foundations’ at Modern Times is opening on the 27th of February. More to come shortly!

To download catalogue go to: Modern Times

A1 Coast prints available

Excited to share that COAST A1 prints now are available in the webshop!

Frankie book “A little bit crafty”

I recently had the honour to participate in Frankie’s new book project “A little bit crafty”.

I made these little candle holder from hobby plaster and some bits I found in a hardware store.
So much fun and so easy!
The colours remind me of my favourite icecream in Sweden, salty licorice and raspberry.

You can buy the book here: http://www.frankiepress.com.au/shop/frankie/a-little-bit-crafty

Modern Times on The Design Files

I had to share this story from The Design Files about Modern Times.

This is one of my favourite stores, they have always been a big supporter to local designers/artists and also stock a wide range of Swiden design.
Their store beautifully combines vintage Danish furniture with local design pieces.

Photo courtesy: Eve Wilson for The Design Files.

Frankie giveaway

The Coast “Pool” wall hanging is proud to take part in an amazing give-away with Frankie magazine.
Subscribe to win a whole room of goodness!

Coast Rugs on the Design Files

So excited to see the Coast Rugs making an appearance on the Design Files today!

Read full article here:
http://thedesignfiles.net/2014/04/swiden-x-linus-dean-coast-rugs/

Swiden + Linus Dean rug collab in Green Magazine

This is one of my favourite magazines, so great to see the rugs here!

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