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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles
will be hosting a memorial artwork display
opening on Saturday, November 19, 2022
in their art chapel.
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The John August Swanson Studio will be selling artwork and posters
at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church’s Holiday Festival
on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Mt Olive Lutheran Church
3561 Foothill Blvd.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
John August Swanson will be remembered at the St Camillus Center
this Friday, September 23, 2022 at their 12:10pm mass,
and on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at their 4:00pm mass.
The Masses may be Zoomed on the days.
For more information please visit their website at:
http://www.stcamilluscenter.org/
The Swanson Studio is planning a memorial artwork display at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to be held later this year.
Please continue to check our Facebook and this website for more information.
Come visit us and see the upcoming Ecclesiastes giclee at booth 90 in Exhibit Hall – A, and at the Memorial Display in the Grand Lobby.
John August Swanson Booth
John August Swanson to speak with other artists in an online Zoom event hosted by Boston University's School of Theology.
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 2:30pm - 4:00pm (PT) [5:30pm -7:00pm (ET)]
You may view a recording of the Zoom webinar on Boston University's website at:
https://www.bu.edu/sth/news-media/live-streaming/
For more information on the event, click here
or, you may view the Boston University event poster.
Come see the new FRANCIS OF ASSISI.
The artwork display is located in the Art Chapel (North Ambulatory, near the staircase).
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Slideshow
Self-guided tour
from Sunday, May 10, 2019 through the end of October, 2019,
located in the Art Chapel (North Ambulatory, near the staircase), and a secondary side chapel.
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Photos from the Cathedral Exhibition
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The Rev. Patricia Farris and visitors from First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
The Alfaro family
Visitors from Willow Avenue Mennonite Church in Clovis
Edmundo Zarate-Suarez
The exhibition is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm,
and is located on the 3rd level of the Willaim H Hannon Library in the Terrance L. Mahan, S.J. Gallery.
Each poster was selected by a different student worker.
All of whom describe how they are connected to their chosen artwork in an accompanying card.
Click Here, or on the images below, to view the selected posters and accompanying text.
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Please see below for a short talk given by John August Swanson at the exhibit's opening.
Click Here to see all the talks given at the exhibition's opening event.
Installs Wall Murals of
PSALM 85 and THE RIVER
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On Saturday, December 22, 2018, Ascension Lutheran Church (Thousand Oaks, CA)
installed two new wall murals of Swanson's artworks: THE RIVER and PSALM 85.
The 18' x 6' wall covering of THE RIVER is located in the narthex
as you enter the church's sanctuary from Parking Lot 2;
and the 6' x 8' wall covering of PSALM 85 is displayed
in the sanctuary entrance from Parking Lot 3.
The two murals took many months of work and planning, and were printed by Mpressions - Visual Storytellers in Anaheim.
The Swanson Studio is very happy for Ascension Lutheran, and excited to let you know of this new installation.
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Photos Of THE RIVER Wall Mural Installation
Below are photos taken of the istallation of THE RIVER wall mural, installed on December 22, 2018. |
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Ascension Lutheran
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THE RIVER giclee postcard held up to indicate placement on narthex wall
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Mpression installer
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Mpressions Installer unravels
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The installer carefully cuts off the excess material from the image.
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The mural is cut out and ready for the next step.
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The Installer poors
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The vinyl covering is placed backside up
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Adhesive is applied with a paint roller brush to the back of the vinyl.
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Adhesive has been applied
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The first strip is further folded over on itself
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Adhesive is rolled on to the lower half of the first vinyl strip.
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The Installer uses a laser level to mark the alignment for the bottom of the artwork.
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The Installer uses a scrapper to remove any large bumps
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The Installer folds over the rest of the vinyl strip
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The Installer makes final preparartions to the wall.
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The first set of folds are unfurled.
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The second set of folds are unfurled.
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The vinyl strip is placed on the wall.
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The strip is smoothed by hand into place.
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Final smoothing of the vinyl strip is done with squeegees.
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The process is repeated for the second vinyl strip.
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The other half of the wall is prepared for the second half.
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The second vinyl strip is placed
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An overlap between the two strips is used for final alignment.
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The overlapping area is then sliced...
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... and removed, to create a seemless image.
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The newly installed wall mural.
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John August Swanson with Pastor Steve Herder.
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Ascension Lutheran Narthex with the newly installed wall mural.
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Photos Of the PSALM 85 Wall Mural Installation
Below are photos taken of the istallation of the PSALM 85 wall mural, also installed on Dec. 22, 2018. |
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Receives Honorary Doctorate
from Loras College
| I approached my MARTIN LUTHER KING poster with the intent to create a new artwork in my “Exploding Newspaper” style, used previously in BIG HUNGRY EYE (1971), LET US NOW PRAISE FAMOUS MEN (1972), STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE (1972; re-issued in 2011), and SEEDS OF BROTHERHOOD (1973; re-issued in 2012). In these works, I used a variety of typefaces from alphabets I hand-carved from rubber erasers, while taking Sister Corita Kent’s class at Immaculate Heart College in 1968.
My earlier posters were planned around, and mainly used, photographs, which were interspersed with song lyrics and quoted text. For this work, I chose to use my own drawings. These details have been taken from the paintings, prints, and sketches I have completed over a wide spectrum of my work. The scenes depict people engaged in their daily lives, and form my own visual commentary on Dr. Martin Luther King’s marvelous text. However, within the artwork, there is still a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was taken in a jail cell at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama, October, 1967. The poster’s text is drawn from Dr. King’s 1967 Christmas Sermon on Peace, delivered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation aired the sermon as a part of their distinguished authorities and contemporary interest program, the Massey Lecture series. Dr. King’s affirmation of our universal connection to one another, our inextricable interdependence, moved me. It is still a contemporary, powerful, and relevant message, as we continue learning how to live together, how to work together, and how to peacefully coexist. |
A BRAND NEW WORLD
Poster
Collage Poster printed as an offset lithograph, 31" x 20"
Copyright John August Swanson Limited Edition of 1000
| When I was starting my work as an artist from 1968 to 1975, I was influenced by political ideas and movements, and the songs and speeches of the 1960s and 70s. I created a series of works similar to newspapers-collages of lettering, artwork, and photos, an "exploding newspaper." I used a large variety of imagery, from photographs to my own hand carved rubberstamps, to create visual interest. It was a good opportunity to incorporate the lettering and alphabets I had carved in my mentor Corita Kent's lettering class. Using my knowledge of photography, and working in darkrooms, I overexposed photographs to simplify them, and create stark solarized images, which I felt complimented the lettering. I combined the lettering, photos and rubberstamp images with texts that were meaningful to me: the words of the writer, James Agee; the poet, Lawrence Ferlinghetti; and the labor leader, Cesar Chavez; as well as song lyrics. Buffy Sainte-Marie was a strong minstrel, who wrote songs that were about her people's history, the Native Americans, and about peace and political consciousness. I chose the song she wrote in 1968 for Brotherhood Week, Seeds of Brotherhood, to create one of these "exploding newspapers." The lyrics are so playful, yet they deal with the importance of understanding, compassion, and empowerment. Yes, we can create a better place where everyone can live!
SEEDS OF BROTHERHOOD (poster text) It's time to open your eyes, |
40th Anniversary
| The poster, STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE, was first created forty years ago, in 1972 to help raise money for the United Farm Workers. The original printing was limited to one hundred posters.
As I recall, the union provided me with a statement from Cesar Chavez’s 1968 speech. My idea for the poster design was to use his words to create a “newspaper,” a black and white montage of photos and lettering. For the lettering, I used a variety of typefaces; many of these were rubber-stamp alphabets I had carved from rubber erasers and other materials. His words became my “headlines,” accompanied by images showing the struggles of the United Farm Workers in our agricultural fields and the attacks from the giant agribusiness corporations. I also used other photos depicting labor, race, and economic struggles throughout the 20th century in the United States. I interspersed the words and photo images, hoping that this would be an interesting design and would best communicate the message of our continuing struggle to bring justice for all. In 2011, I felt the message still resonated with strong grass-root movements: the energetic actions of the Occupy Movement, the growing awareness and participation of the Global Warming and Environmental Movements, the struggle of workers to protect their labor unions, and the renewed effort of the Peace Movement. I decided the poster should be reprinted. The original poster was revised with new images, revised spacing, and adapted text. Now, I hope this poster will bring Chávez’s powerful words to students, to union workers, and to those who struggle for justice. I hope this work will encourage, strengthen, and empower those who seek a just and peaceful world. |
While this page may be updated sporadically,
the best place to find news and scheduling information for Mr. Swanson is
now on Facebook.
If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact the studio.
Customer Appreciation Day 2017
John August Swanson will be visiting the Bazaar del Mundo during their
Customer Appreciation Day celebration
on Thursday, November 30th and Friday, December 1st.
There will be a display of many of his artworks,
including his newest piece, THE ANNUNCIATION,
as well as his series of 13"x19" posters.
The Bazaar del Mundo is located in Old Town San Diego at:
4133 Taylor St
San Diego, CA 92110
and is open from 10:00am until 9:00pm
For more information about the event and the Bazaar del Mundo,
please see their website,
or call them at 619-296-3161.
On October 11, 2015, John gave a talk at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena
on Corita Kent's artwork, and her influence on him.
On Sunday, October 11th, First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica and First United Methodist Church of Pasadenawill host a talk by John August Swanson on his mentor Corita Kent, her artwork, and her influence,begining 1:30pm at:First United Methodist Church of Pasadena
500 E. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91101
Following the talk, those interested will tour the exhibit of Kent's work
currently displayed at the Pasadena Museum of California Art: Some Day Is Now
Faith and Hope Beyond Prison Walls
at Homegirl Cafe
John August Swanson will attend the
Partnership for Re-Entry Program's annual exhibition
of the artwork of the incarcerated at Homegirl Cafe at:
7130 Bruno St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Saturday, October 10th, 2015
In connection with the exhibit, Mr. Swanson will display
his recent posters, and one framed artwork will be
offerred for auction, with proceeds to benefit the
Partnership for Re-Entry Program.
fINdings Art Center
Generation to Generation
Beginning September 3rd and lasting through October 1st, fINdings Art Center will exhibit artwork
created by the students (and the students of her students)
of Corita Kent. Among the exhibited works will be
John August Swanson's 1984 PRODIGAL SON with
hand-painted remarquee embelishment.
The exhibition is free and open to the public every Friday and Saturday,
10:00 am - 5:00pm, and by appointment at:fINDings Art Center470 W 6th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731(310) 489-1362findings@findingsartcenter.org
John August Swanson: Passion of Color
Alan Garfield (Director of the Bisignano Gallery) with Janaan Manternach
The University of Dubuque is exhibiting selected pieces from
Janaan Manternach's collection of John August Swanson artworks.
| University of Dubuque Bisignano Art Gallery 2000 University Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
The exhibition will be on display
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Excerpt from the Passion of Color, an essay by Alan Garfield: There is quite a bit to like in the serigraphs of John August Swanson. The color is To see the complete essay, and the exhibit catalog, |
at Christ Cathedral
Garden Grove, CA
On July 19, 2015, Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA opened their Chapel of Unity and Reconciliation
which features an 11' x 15' wall mural of John August Swanson's
WASHING OF THE FEET II.
The Chapel of Unity and Reconciliation is open to the public,
and is located on the third floor of the Christ Cathedral Cultural Center.
The original, 23” x 29½”, acrylic painting from 1999 was scanned by ArtScans Studio in Los Angeles at 512dpi.
The image file was then further digitally enhanced at the John August Swanson Studio under the artist’s own supervision
before it was sent to Photomation in Anaheim for final adjustments and printing.
All sample printings of the work were inspected by John August Swanson,
and, on June 29, 2015, the artist was present for the hanging and installation of the artwork.
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Photos Of Washing Of The Feet II Wall Mural Installation
Below are photos taken of the Washing Of The Feet II wall mural installation done for Christ Cathedral in Orange County on June 29, 2015. |
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Original computer mock-up
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Photomation representative prepares area for installation
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Area is prepared
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Artwork was printed on
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John August Swanson unfurls test print with hand painting to compare to the final printing
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All bumps are removed from the wall, so the artwork can adhere to a smooth surface
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Wallpaper adhesive is opened and the rolling brush is prepared
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Wallpaper adhesive is applied
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Vinyl strips are
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The first vinyl strip is positioned.
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Photomation installer
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John August Swanson looks over the edge alignment of the first and second strips
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John August Swanson
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The installer aligns the second and third strips,
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3/4 Of the wall mural
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Swanson looks over
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Swanson mixing paint
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Swanson adds white
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Swanson thanks the installer from Photomation for a job well done
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The theme of this artwork encourages us to show true humility of spirit, and love for all.
It gives us a beautiful guide for our lives. We are called to treat all with respect, and to serve our community.
True leaders are those who are called to serve.
743 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-3421
of John August Swanson
at Boston University
Boston Universtiy is currently presenting a display of the poster art of John August Swanson
in their Community Center at:
745 Commonwealth Ave
Boston MA 02215.
The posters will be on display until May 15, 2015,
and the exhibit is open for viewing from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
For more information contact Kara Jackman at Boston University at 617-353-1323
Richard and Helen DeVos Collection
The Art Of John August Swanson
original John August Swanson artworks will be on shown at the Acton Institute For The Study of Religion and Liberty.
Acton Institute
98 E. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The exhibit of works will be on display
January 12 – May 15, 2015,
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Click Here to view exhibit booklet.
Friday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th, 2014
Grand Rapids, Michigan
John August Swanson will be attending the Who Is My Neighbor? conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 26th and 27th. Two large collections of his artwork (The De Vos Collection and the Bergsma Collection) will be exhibited, and Mr. Swanson will participate in several panel discussions and presentations. The full schedule is available at this link. Registration for the event is open and can be completed, here. For more information, please call: 616-235-2929.
March, 2014 -- Sunday, April 27th, 2014
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica will be exhibiting
a special display of John August Swanson's Lenten artworks in their sanctuary
now through Sunday, April 27th.
He will give a talk beginning at 1pm. This event will be free and open to the public.
First United Methodist Church
1008 11th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
For more information and to schedule a tour, please contact the church office at (310) 393-8258
(Photos courtesy of First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica)
Sunday, February 2nd - Sunday, April 20th, 2014
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in midtown Manhattan, NY
will hold a special exhibition of John August Swanson artworks
from Sunday, February 2nd until Sunday, April 20th.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
7 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
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| Tuesdays | 8am - 9pm |
| Saturdays | 8am - 1pm |
| Sundays | 8am - 2:30pm |
Admission is free and open to the public.
(Photos courtesy of Tim Palmer)
NEW! Visit the non-profit ANPPM Online Store to Order Cards, Books and Posters
FOR WORDNET TV -- "Hues of Joy"
On June 30, 2011, John August Swanson was interviewed by Fr. Micheal Manning, SVD for the The Word in the World program
"The Power of Love". The Thirty minute interview will be broadcast twice later this year on September 25th and 27th.
Nationally Televised on The Church Channel
Tues 8:30 am PT [MT 9:30am; CT 10:30am; ET 11:30am]
[Satellite: DirecTV 371 - Dish 258 - Glorystar 115 Cable: U-Verse 585 - Buckeye 181 - Charter 172 - FIOS 288]
Regional Cath TV Networks: Detroit, Dubuque, Rockville Center, Yonkers
Am Forces Network: U.S. bases & ships
Available in Southern California on:
El Sembrador Nuevo Evangelización Tues 6:30 am
San Bernardino Access TW 17, Charter 32 Sun 5:00 pm
The Show will also be available after broadcast at: www.wordnet.tv/videos.htm
John August Swanson is working with Grand Rapids, MI based Eyekons to bring churches ART FOR ADVENT.
A CD image collection that takes you on a visual journey of the Christmas story,
and features John August Swanson's six advent artworks.
CD includes images of the full artworks and details
perfect for Powerpoint presentations and church bulletin covers.
 The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will host a more than four month exhibit of twenty-nine John August Swanson artworks, from Sunday, May 27, 2012 through Sunday, September 30, 2012, located in the Art Chapel (North Ambulatory, near the Down Stair Case).
Cathedral Parking Lot Validation Available
Tours are Available by Request. Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels The John August Swanson exhibition at the Cathedral was reviewed by The Tidings on Friday, May 25th. To read the article, click here.
West Hollywood Public Access, WHPA-Time Warner Cable Channel 36
A 30-minute interview with John August Swanson at his Our Lady Of the Angels Cathedral exhibit will be aired on the West Hollywood Public Access Channel, WHPA - Channel 36. This interview can be seen on the following dates and times:
For more information on receiving this station, please visit WHPA's website at: https://www.weho.org/index.aspx?page=438
 Click Here for more images of the completed mosaic.
"The River Mosaic"
The final work was crafted by the Demetz Art Studio, located in Northern Italy, and family owned since 1872. The Judson Studios had previously worked in conjunction with John August Swanson on a mosaic based on THE GREAT CATCH.
ENTRY INTO THE CITY
Completed - 2012
It is my hope that this art work might serve as an inspiration and a tool for those working to organize those who have been displaced & marginalized by economic injustice into compassionate communities empowered to implement justice and bring peace.
Giclee Print on Canvas, Size: 14.5" x 35.75"
On Thursday, April 19, 2012, the Pitts Theology Library at the Emory: Candler School of Theology will present
In the lecture, Professor Saliers will explore Swanson's visual narrative as visual spirituality through several examples of artwork.
How does Swanson's "re-imagining" of biblical stories give us a surprising Light refreshments and conversation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the library director's office, The event is free and open to the public, For more information,
in the Foley Hall Green Room at 12:00pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
The LMU College of Comunication & Fine Arts and their Communication Studies Department will host a unique and transforming hour
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CD CONTENTS: Full Image of each serigraph 111 details of scenes from the serigraphs.
A Visit | 28 Details |
Click Here to visit Eyekon's website for more information.
and Brehm Center Lecture Series
November, 2010
For the month of November, Fuller Seminary’s Brehm Center, 135 N. Oakland Ave., in Pasadena California,
will feature a display of eleven original John August Swanson serigraphs in their Hubbard Library.
The event will include a near complete proof of Swanson’s newest work, PSALM 23.
To begin the showcase, John August Swanson will appear at the opening reception on November 3rd, and give a talk later in the evening from 8:30-9:30pm.
On November 4th, he will respond to a presentation given by Robin M. Jensen, Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship at Vanderbilt University.
This event is open to the public, and the schedule is to be as follows:
Wednesday, November 3, 2010:
7:00-8:00pm Opening Reception of John August Swanson Gallery (in Hubbard Library)
8:30-9:30pm Conversation with artist John August Swanson (in room Payton 101)
Thursday November 4, 2010:
10:00am-12:00pm Brehm Lectures (Payton 101)
Lecture 1: Visual Art and the Two Reformations: Can We Find A Middle Way?
Lecture 2: Visual Art as Doxology: Art's Place in the Church Today
For more information please contact Fuller Seminary’s Brehm Center at 626-304-3789
in Minneapolis
Westminster Gallery will host a reception
Friday October 8, 2010 from 5pm-8pm.
John August Swanson will speak from 6pm-7pm.
Featuring a sneak peak at PSALM 23, in progress!
The event is free and open to the public.
1200 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
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On Saturday October 9th, John August Swanson
will visit The American Swedish Institute
from 1pm-2pm.
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis
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On Sunday October 10th, John August Swanson
will speak between masses at The Basilica of Saint Mary
from 10:45am-11:30am
on the corner of Hennepin and N 17th Street in Minneapolis.
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Will host a reception for John August Swanson
From 2pm-4pm.
2186 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN
John August Swanson Speaks
in Grand Rapids Michigan
at the Inner City Christian Federation
will be displayed through December, 2010
The article can be found here:
https://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/09/los_angeles_serigraph_artist_c.html
West Hollywood Public Access,
the West Hollywood Public Access Channel, WHPA - Channel 36.
and
Wed., February 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
https://www.weho.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/nav/navid/50/
Loyola Marymount University Symposium
(no admission charge - $5.00 parking fee)
Click to view a friend's photograph album of the ongoing process
John August Swanson - Cover Story, Vida Nueva Monthly Spanish Language Newspaper, Los Angeles Archdiocese, November 2006
Full cover page with three page full color article by Marta Caraballo p.12-13, p.19.
Bazaar del Mundo Gallery, San Diego, California November 16 - 18, 2006;
5:30 PM Thursday, Leature at Casa Guadalajara, 4105 Taylor St. Call for reservations due to limited space, afterwards he will be in the Gallery from 7:00PM - 9:00PM; 10:00AM to 9:00PM on Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00 PM Saturday.
John August Swanson will be making a personal appearance at Bazaar del Mundo Gallery in their new location near Old Town San Diego: 4133 Taylor Street. He will be introducing his new serigraph, SAINT MICHAEL and the ARCHANGELS, at this event. Call for more information and reservations (619) 296-3161
Holy Family Bookstore, Los Angeles/Pasadena Area, California Sunday, October 15, 2006
John August Swanson will be introducing his new serigraph: SAINT MICHAEL and the ARCHANGELS at: 1519 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena on June 6 from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Call for more information (626) 403-6133
St Andrew's Abbey-Valyermo Fall Festival September 23-24, 2006
John August Swanson will be in attendance and his Art will be on display and available for purchase at this well known, popular Festival. 31001 N Valyermo Road,Valyermo, CA 93563 Click to visit the Website...
(no admission charge - $5.00 parking fee)
The Franklyn Interview, John August Swanson - Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 9:30 PM;
John August Swanson will be featured on this program, airing in the Greater Los Angeles Area on Adelphia Cable Public Access Channel 98(Channel 43 in Beverly Hills, Channel 77 in Santa Monica). Check your local Cable program listings.
Los Angeles Religious Education Conference, Anaheim Convention Center - March 31 to April 2, 2006;
John August Swanson will be making a personal appearance in the Exhibitors Hall at the Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave. Anaheim CA 92802. He will have framed editions of most of his work including his latest serigraph, TAKE AWAY THE STONE, based on the story of Lazarus, at this event. For more information visit https://www.recongress.org
Trinity Cathedral,Cathedral Center for the Arts
100 W. Roosevelt,Phoenix, AZ 85003,1-602-254-7126
Reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday March 3rd. Over 30 of John August Swanson's works will be shown. Exhibit on display thru March 30th. Questions or orders call, Nathan Evenrud, 520-743-0902
Memorial Service - Natalie Jatib, Great Niece of John August Swanson, Saturday 11, 2006 12:30 PM
Catered reception to follow the service. Alverno High School, 200 N Michillinda Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91204 (626) 385-3463 www.alverno-hs.org
Donations in Memorium to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles requested.
John August Swanson-Lecture, January 19, 2006; 7:00PM to 9:00 PM
University of Southern California Religious Center, located on the North side of the University Park Campus on West 34th St. next to the Student Health Center.
John August Swanson-Lecture, January 19, 2006; 7:00PM to 9:00 PM
University of Southern California Religious Center, located on the North side of the University Park Campus on West 34th St. next to the Student Health Center.
John August Swanson receives Mother Theresa Award January, 2006
Read about it in the Tidings:
https://www.the-tidings.com/2006/0106/artist.htm
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LAPS 18th National Satellite Show Saddleback College Art Gallery - Another View 2: Selected works from Contemporary North American Printmakers - October 24 - November 17, 2005
John August Swanson's PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE will be shown. Artist Reception - Sunday, October 25, 6 - 9 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, from noon - 4 PM Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm (on10/29 and 11/5 only) 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
INK & CLAY 31 exhibit in Cal Poly Pomona January 6 to February 18, 2005
John August Swanson's serigraphs LOAVES AND FISHES and STORY OF THE PRODIGAL SON were chosen for the exhibit. Click to visit the Website...
St Camillus Chapel-Pax Christi Mass June 15, 2003
A memorial mass will be held for John's Mother at 4:00 in the afternoon. The Chapel is located at 1911 Zonal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033 (State Rd.)
September 2, 2002, the Opening of the Los Angeles Cathedral
The processional banners for the dedication and opening of Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral featured the art of John August Swanson.
SAINT FRANCIS book, released May 2002
Orbis Books, publishers of There Is A Season, is releasing a new book using John August Swanson's painting FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1999). This painting has a border of 24 miniature scenes from the life St. Francis. The larger central panel shows St. Francis looking out over a landscape of forests, various animals and birds, rolling hills, and towns. The more than 60 full color inllustrations in the new book are taken from this complex painting, exploring the intricate details.
The text of the new book consists of reflections on panels and details of the art written by Marie Dennis, an author working in the field of social justice. Her inspiring words present a man reaching out and caring for others as a model for all people today.
A comment by Sister Wendy Becket on this new book: "These lovely qualties [of St. Francis] are not only explained but made visually present in the rich, strong pictures of John August Swanson, on which Dennis bases her text."
It will be available at bookstores and can also be ordered from the publisher Orbis Books at 800-258-5838. The cost will be $25.00 plus shipping.
Saint Anthony Messenger Magazine features John August Swanson in the October, 2002 Issue
October, 2002 Issue: Saint Anthony Messenger
