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Yvette Swan

The Song Of The Phoenix
March 1 - 14, 2010

The phoenix is a mythical bird that represents rebirth, immortality, peace and the union of the yin & yang.

This bird flies down from the heavens to Earth at pivotal times when there is a new era of change. It helps mankind and then returns to the heavens.

Each morning this beautiful bird bathes and sings in a nearby well of water. The sound of this singing is magical. This beautiful appearance and singing inspires hope and creativity. It is a gentle creature who wishes to harm no-one and nothing. Instead it will heal other creatures with its tears, bringing an end to suffering.

The phoenix by flying up ahead to view what is occurring on the earth shows that we have an ability of great vision. With this vision there is change.

The phoenix lives forever. It lives a very long life then builds a nest in which it lights & burns itself in the flames. A new and regenerated self then rises from the ashes to live another long life.

The exhibition SONG OF THE PHOENIX is celebrating the spirit of all things and how we are working individually and collectively to help create a new era where we all live our dreams and be who we really are.

Exhibitions (* Solo shows)

2009: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH*, Queensland, Australia
2008: THE MENAGERIE*, Frances Keevil Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, Australia
2008: Art Galleries Schubert, Queensland, Australia
2008: FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR*, Maree Mizon Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
2007: LOST HORIZONS*, Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia
2007: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES*, Maree Mizon Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
2006: MOVING ON UP, Lorraine Pilgrim Art Dealer, Brisbane, Australia
2006: Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia
2006: FOREVER YOUNG, John Gordon Gallery, Coffs Harbour, Australia
2006: Lorraine Pilgrim Art Dealer, Brisbane, Australia
2005: Gallery Philip Neville, Darwin, Australia
2005: Axia Modern Art, Sydney, Australia
2005: UNFINISHED JOURNEY’S*, Metro 5 Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
2004: FLEURIEU PENINSULA BIENNALE, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
2004: Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia
2004: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE*, Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia
2004: THE ODYSSEY*, Art Galleries Schubert, Main Beach, Queensland, Australia
2003: LIQUID GOLD, Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne
2003: TREASURES, Metro 5 Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne
2003: THE 2003 METRO 5 ART PRIZE EXHIBITION, Armadale, Melbourne
2002: Art Galleries Schubert, Main Beach, Queensland
2002: A DAY IN THE LIFE*, Michael Carr Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
2002: WYNNE LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
2002: Maree Mizon Gallery, Paddington, Sydney
2002: PUSHING ABSTRACTION, Stella Downer Fine Art, Waterloo, Sydney
2002: Glenmore Galleries, Paddington, Sydney
2002: DESIGN INTUITION MEANING*, Astro Gallery, Paddington, Sydney, Australia
2002: OUT ART, Tin Sheds, Chippendale, Sydney
2002: AQUISITIVE AWARD, Finalist Exhibition, Raw Nerve Gallery, Erskineville, Sydney
1997/ 1996: Photographic Exhibition, Cauldron, Darlinghurst, Sydney
1997/ 1996: Graduating Film Exhibition, Chauvel Cinema, Paddington, Sydney

Commissions

2009-2007: Private Collections, Australia
2006: Lincorp Automotives Dealership, Parramatta, Sydney
2006: Lincorp Automotives Dealership, Camellia, Sydney
2005: Private Collections, Australia
2004: Private Collections, Hong Kong
2004: Private Collections, Australia
2003: Private Collections, Australia
2003: Miele, Interior Designex 2003, Melbourne
2002: Lincorp Automotives Dealership, Camellia, Sydney
2002: Kado Restaurant, Kirribilli, Sydney
2002: Australian Art Link, Holiday Inn Hotel, foyer & reception, Darling Harbour, Sydney
2002: Ruth Levine Designs, Platinum display apartment, Gold Coast, Queensland
2002: Cargo Bar, 17 paintings, Kings Street Wharf, Sydney
2001: Lend Lease, Regatta Wharf apartments, main foyer, Pyrmont, Sydney
2000: Mirvac Developers, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
2000: Private, Rushcutters Bay; Paddington; Pyrmont
2000: Ruth Levine Designs (RLD), Watermark apartment, Pyrmont, Sydney
2000: Michael Love Interior Designer, Bennelong apartment, Circular Quay, Sydney
2000: RLD, Forum apartment, St Leonards; Five Dock apartment, Sydney
1999: Lend Lease Developers, Terrace 20 apartment, Pyrmont, Sydney
1999: Graphis, art dealers, corporate development, Fleetview apartment, Pyrmont, Sydney
1999: RLD, display apartments, Sydney
1998: Lend Lease, Regatta Wharf apartment, Pyrmont, Sydney
1998: RLD apartments

Collections

Leeuwin Winery Estate Art Series, Western Australia
Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Queensland, Australia
Lowensteins Arts Management, Sydney, Australia
John Symond, Sydney, Australia

Bibliography

Ken McGregor, “Unfinished Journey’s”, book of artists’ travels around the world, including John Olsen & Tim Storrier, 2006, Australia
Lino Magazine, 1st Anniversary, Issue No. 5, 2004, Sydney, Australia
Chris Baynes, “Spiritual Sisters, Louise and Yvette Swan”, Sydney Leading Homes, Feb 28, 2004 Australia
Heidi Mayer, “Homage to Creativity”, The Courier-Mail, February 6, 2004, Queensland, Australia
Brian Mossop, “Swan Stretching Boundaries”, The Gold Coast Bulletin, January 31, 2004, Australia
Jacqueline Houghton, THE ODYSSEY exhibition catalogue, 2004, Queensland, Australia
Terry Ingram, “Artistic Value...” The Australian Financial Review, August 28, 2003, Australia

Honours

2004: Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale, Fleurieu Peninsula Art Prize, finalist, Australia
2003: Metro 5 Gallery Art Prize, finalist, Melbourne, Australia
2002: Wynne Landscape Prize, finalist, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia