Wintry Mix | Carolyn Swiszcz

Minnesota winters are full of beauty (fresh snow) and ugliness (dirty cars). They’re a time for needed introspection and yet they induce feelings of oppressive confinement. Bring all your emotions to Silverwood Park for a colorful new exhibit by Carolyn Swiszcz. Wintry Mix features autobiographical works about the people and things that we rely on to get us through the coldest months, expressed playfully across a variety of media - from paper mache to zines.

Bio:
Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, Carolyn Swiszcz followed an older brother to the midwest, earning a BFA in printmaking at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Carolyn is renowned for making uncanny yet affectionate suburban landscapes, employing a wide range of painting and printmaking techniques, vibrant colors, and distinctive patterns. Carolyn’s proclivity for experimentation has also led her to create songs, music videos, and animations. She currently publishes a mail-order zine, Zebra Cat Zebra.

Artist Statement:
I’m drawn to the textures and stories I find in my daily travels. The subjects of my work tug at my heartstrings for reasons that sometimes only become clear in the process of making the work. Ultimately, rendering scenes from my life adds mystery and magic to how I actually experience the world. Looking and making is a cycle, with each practice continually enriching the other.

Gallery Hours:
Daily from 9 am - 5 pm.

Image: Looking at Things With You #2 (Detail), 23.5” X 8” X 6”, Acrylic on wood, 2025