Religious painter John August Swanson?s colorful kitschy canvasses have been on display at Old Town?s Bazaar Del Mundo for over 30 years, and this weekend, he?ll unveil a new work, ?Madonna of the Harvest.? Stop by Friday and Saturday from 10 AM ? 8 PM to take a peek.
John August Swanson is a Los Angeles-based artist who paints in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media and is an independent printmaker of limited edition serigraphs, lithographs and etchings. His art reflects the strong heritage of storytelling he inherited from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. John Swanson?s narrative is direct and easily understood. He addresses himself to human values, cultural roots, and his quest for self-discovery through visual images. These include Bible stories and social celebrations such as attending the circus, the concert, and the opera. He also tells of everyday existence, of city and country walks, of visits to the library, the train station or the schoolroom. All his parables optimistically embrace life and one?s spiritual transformation.
Admission: FREE
Location:
Bazaar del Mundo
4133 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Friday, May 14 - 10 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, May 15 - 10 AM to 8 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 296-3161 or visit: bazaardelmundo.com or www.johnaugustswanson.com
John August Swanson is a Los Angeles-based artist who paints in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media and is an independent printmaker of limited edition serigraphs, lithographs and etchings. His art reflects the strong heritage of storytelling he inherited from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. John Swanson?s narrative is direct and easily understood. He addresses himself to human values, cultural roots, and his quest for self-discovery through visual images. These include Bible stories and social celebrations such as attending the circus, the concert, and the opera. He also tells of everyday existence, of city and country walks, of visits to the library, the train station or the schoolroom. All his parables optimistically embrace life and one?s spiritual transformation.
Admission: FREE
Location:
Bazaar del Mundo
4133 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Friday, May 14 - 10 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, May 15 - 10 AM to 8 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 296-3161 or visit: bazaardelmundo.com or www.johnaugustswanson.com
