Lily Swab is a self-taught mixed-media artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is

currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Swab is continually exploring new

mediums and visual languages within her practice. An idiosyncratic nature forms

the foundation of her process. This often leads her toward unexpected

techniques and discoveries.

Her unconventional use of graphite and water blurs the line between drawing and

painting. Treating graphite as a fluid, she encourages movement, diffusion and

organic textures. Water softens the edges and introduces a measure of

unpredictability. The interaction between serendipity and control is central to her

work.

Although she now lives in New York, much of her imagery is drawn from her

Western roots and pop cultural influences. These become a vehicle for

expression. Additionally, the use of the written word is an important part of her

oeuvre and is featured in many of her compositions.

Prompted by personal loss, Swab has used her art as both a refuge and a

revolution. She uses her art as a tool for expression, healing, personal

development and growth.