FRANK SCHWAIGER
X SERIES
FRANK SCHWAIGER
X SERIES
February 9 - March 30, 2024
Bruno David Gallery
7513 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, Missouri 63105, U.S.A. info@brunodavidgallery.com www.brunodavidgallery.com
Founder/Director: Bruno L. David
This catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition “Signals” at Bruno David Gallery.
Editor: Bruno L. David
Catalogue Designer: Hazel Tao
Designer Assistant: Claudia R. David
Printed in USA
All works courtesy of Frank Schwaiger and Bruno David Gallery
Photographs by Bruno David Gallery
Cover image: Signals, (detail) 2022
Acrylic and mixed media on board
25.50 x 25.50 x 2 inches (64.8 x 64.8 x 5.08 cm) First Edition
Copyright ©2024 Frank Schwaiger and Bruno David Gallery
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Bruno David Gallery
CONTENTS
PROLOGUE
BY BRUNO L. DAVIDCHECKLIST AND IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION
BIOGRAPHY
PROLOGUE
BY BRUNO L. DAVIDI am pleased to present, X SERIES an exhibition by St. Louis-based multi-disciplinary artist Frank Schwaiger. This is Schwaiger’s sixth exhibition with the gallery.
X is one of the most fascinating letters in the alphabet. It can stand for many things, such as a variable, a treasure, a kiss, or a chromosome. It can also represent the unknown, the mysterious, or the extreme. X is a letter that invites curiosity and exploration. It challenges us to solve problems, find answers, and discover new possibilities. X is also a versatile letter that can be used in different ways. It can form words that start with X, such as xylophone, x-ray, or xenophobia. It can also be used as a prefix or suffix to modify other words, such as ex-girlfriend, box-office, or extra-large. X is a letter that adds flavor and variety to our language. X is a letter that deserves our appreciation and admiration. It is not just a simple mark or a cross, but a symbol of adventure, excitement, and creativity. “X” has always signified the beginning of meaning.
Frank Schwaiger’s series of paintings on X demonstrates his curiosity and passion for risking a venture into the unknown. His use of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes and abstract forms creates a visual language that, although geometrically constructed, freely expresses his emotions, thoughts, and visions. His paintings invite the viewer to join him on a visual journey, where each piece reveals a different aspect of his artistic adventure. Schwaiger is not afraid to experiment with different techniques, materials, and styles, as he constantly challenges himself to push the boundaries of his creativity. His series on X is a testament to his versatility, originality, and talent as a painter.
Frank Schwaiger’s art has been widely exhibited. He is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis, School of Architecture (Now the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts), and received his Master from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he worked with Buckminster Fuller. He lives and works in St. Louis and is the director of the Columbia Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, MO.
Support for the creation of significant new works of art has been the core to the mission and program of the Bruno David Gallery since its founding in 2005. I am deeply grateful to Hazel Tao, who gave much time, talent, and expertise to the production of this catalogue. Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Jenny Rong, Hazel Tao, Kalli Brown, Kenya Mitchell, and Kennedy Austin.
CHECKLIST & IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24.25 x 30.50 inches (Framed) (61.60 x 77.47 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
24 x 18 inches
(60.96 x 45.72 cm)
ESCAPE
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
24 x 18 inches
(60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
24 x 18 inches
(60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 30 x 24 inches (framed) (76.2 x 61 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 30.50 x 24.50 inches (framed) (77.5 x 62.2 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
30.25 x 24.25 inches (Framed)
(76.8 x 61.6 cm)
Acrylic, ink on Japanese handmade paper
26 x 40 inches (paper size)
(66 x 101.6 cm)
(E) “XCELL” (ENT)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board
31.50 x 25.50 inches (Framed) (80. x 64.77 cm)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas board 24 x 18 inches
(60.96 x 45.72 cm)
SIGNALS
2022
Acrylic and mixed media on board
25.50 x 25.50 x 2 inches (framed)
(64.77 x 64.77 x 5.08 cm)
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ARTISTS
Antonio Ainscough
Sara Ghazi Asadollahi
Barry Anderson
Laura Beard
Heather Bennett
Lisa K. Blatt
Michael Byron
Ben Brough
Quinn A. Briceno
Bunny Burson
Lisa Bulawsky
Judy Child
Carmon Colangelo
William Conger
Alex Couwenberg
Terry James Conrad
Jill Downen
Damon Freed
Yvette Drury Dubinsky
Douglass Freed
Adrian Gonzalez
Richard Hull
Mee Jey
Kelley Johnson
Chris Kahler
Leslie Laskey
Justin Henry Miller
James Austin Murray
William Morris
Arny Nadler
Yvonne Osei
Patricia Olynyk
Charles P. Reay
Daniel Raedeke
Tom Reed
Frank Schwaiger
Eric Minh Swenson
Char Schwall
Christina Shmigel
Thomas Sleet
Buzz Spector
Andrea Stanilav
Cindy Tower
Mario Trejo