MCLENNON PEN CO.
2502 EAST 12TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 7, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, FROM 6PM – 9PM
McLennon Pen Co. Gallery is thrilled to premiere a traveling exhibition showcasing a first look at new collage and resin paintings by artist Ashley Swarts. The exhibition will debut in Marfa at Do Right Hall during Chinati Weekend, followed by a second showing at McLennon Pen Co.’s permanent space in Austin in November.
Swarts is currently based in Austin but remains closely connected to both Marfa, where she lived for seven years, and her hometown of Las Vegas. These ties inspired the idea of taking her show on the road. She has been deeply influenced by the distinctive commercial signage in each city, where bold graphics and unique typography shape the visual landscape. From vintage light box and neon signs to clever reader board and marquee messages, the relaxed, quirky, and humorous style of this Southwestern version of street art features a distinct and beloved aesthetic that is reflected in Swarts’ paintings.
