Janet Swahn Gold in Quiet Resonance

3 Piece Suite Original Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Canvas Size 12″ high x 12″ wide each canvas

Gold in Quiet Resonance by artist Janet Swahn presents a compelling exploration of texture, color, and contrast through a series of horizontal bands that span the 12 x 12 canvas with deliberate variation. The piece opens with a rich, distressed brownish-gold band at the top, its rough edges evoking a sense of age and weathering, inviting viewers to reflect on the passage of time. Beneath this, a smooth, muted blue band introduces calm and balance, offering a cool counterpoint to the warmth above.
A softly textured off-white section follows, its subtle patches adding depth without overwhelming the composition. At the heart of the artwork lies a vivid strip of shimmering gold paint, its cracked surface shimmering with quiet vitality. This focal band pulls the eye with its reflective quality, bridging the natural and the crafted, the precious and the raw.

Below the gold band, a dark green-gray segment mottled with white introduces an organic, almost mineral quality, grounding the piece with its earthy presence. The lower portion is completed with light gray and creamy off-white bands that bear the marks of layering and scraping techniques, revealing the artist’s attentive process and the dialogue between material and gesture.

This original mixed media painting balances metallic luster with matte textures, warm hues with cool shades, and clean lines with distressed surfaces, creating a sense of measured tension and harmony. The composition’s quiet resonance invites viewers to contemplate the nuanced interplay of elements, suggesting a meditation on refinement, resilience, and the beauty found in imperfection.

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