Born in Tehran, abstract painter Sofie Swann escaped the Iranian revolution at a young age and subsequently lived in the United States and France. Keeping her heritage close, Swann uses Persian tea in varying amounts as a subtle nod to her roots. The sepia tones are, at times, a faint addition, though this trademark signature creates a sense of place in every work she makes.
Swann spent time studying at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston where she explored landscapes and portraiture. Through experimentation, she developed a passion for abstract and minimalist art. While later living in Paris, she discovered key influential artists including Vincent van Gogh, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly, Louise Bourgeois and Yayoi Kusama.
As a process of self-discovery and self-expression, her paintings take the form of visual autobiographies, telling a narrative of memories, both real and imagined, and the emotion she draws from remembering them. Swann prefers not to sketch intentional designs before beginning a painting and rather lets the work evolve organically. “My thoughts and emotions. That’s where it all starts,” she said in an interview with Sorelle Gallery. “I don’t paint what I see. I paint what I feel.”
Since 2015, Swann has exhibited in solo and in groups around the United States, including at Chroma Fine Art Gallery in Katonah, New York; Silvermine Galleries and the Carriage Barn Arts Center, both in New Canaan, Connecticut; and Sorelle Gallery in Westport, Connecticut.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Sofie Swann’s prints, paintings, mixed media and more.
"Little Swann 8" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a deep teal palette with light texture over the surface of the cube. It ...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 10" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a cool palette with a turquoise-green background and painted teal circul...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 4" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a grey, white, and beige palette with imperfect white circular forms arr...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 3" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a sandy beige and white palette with imperfect white circular forms arra...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 11" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features light texture and a warm neutral plaette, with a grey background and a l...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
$4,200
H 23.5 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright pastel hues of sage green, light grey, and beige "Turnabout", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley ar...
Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$590
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.38 in
The Awakening: Colorful Floral Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Awakening 2 Floral Landscape Nature Colorful Vibrant Flowers Joy Delight Texture Layers Little Gem In creating this painting, I portrayed the vibrant dance of nature and...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
$4,206
H 37.41 in W 30.32 in D 1.58 in
ABSTRACT Artwork Earth Landscape by Contemporary Artist Italian Giorgio Petracci
By Giorgio Petracci
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
$2,200
H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 1.97 in
Inside the Blue: Original Extra-large Painting, Elephant, Geometric, Bold, Blue
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Inside the Blue Original One-of-a-kind Freedom Blue Extra-large Geometric Striking Elephant Unity In "Inside the Blue," Karnish constructs a complex, fractured geometric uni...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Engravin...
$3,900
H 24 in W 42 in D 2 in
Piquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright hues of red, peach, pink, maroon, white and beige Piquant, hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley artis...
Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$3,600
H 35 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Peekin (Colorful Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Green & White)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in shades of blue, green, teal, with contrasts of white "Peekin", made by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, in 2020 35 x...
Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$400
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.79 in
Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Captivated Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy, Captivated, Beauty, Enchanted, Enthralled, Vivid, Bold This series connects to that around as...
Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
$850
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Sharing Abundant Space: Abstract Figurative, Acrylic Painting, Bold, Colorful
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Sharing Abundant Space Sharing Abundant Space - Painting Figurative Maximalism Contemporary Floral Bold Invest In this one-of-a-kind abstract impressionism artwork by Karnis...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Woodcut, Stretcher Bars
$2,200
H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 1.97 in
The Guardians of Delight - Maximalism Abstract Painting, Unique, Extra Large
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
The Guardians of Delight is a large contemporary painting that explores the emotional terrain of abundance, freedom and the journey of life. Created with vibrant acrylics, charcoal...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,500
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Flourish Now! Large Abstract Floral Painting, Acrylic Oil Pastel, 101x76 cm
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Flourish Now! Painting Floral Abstract Bold Freedom Contrast Statement Maximalism In this painting, I expressed the feeling of aliveness into vibrant pink blossoms bursting...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$3,700
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture)
By Susan Stover
Located in Hudson, NY
Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture), made by Susan Stover in 2025 wood, oil paint, varnish, waxed linen thread 30 x 30 inches Lightweight,...
Thread, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
$5,000
H 36 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
Sargasso ( Abstract New Brutalism 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Blues and Greens)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
"Sargasso" hand-carved wooden New Brutalism wall sculpture by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, made in 2013 36 x 40 x 2.5 inches Carved wood and ac...
Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,500
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Bloomtime: Original floral painting on Canvas, Vintage Floral Still Life, Signed
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Bloom-time in pot of blues This artwork is an invitation to connect to abundance and rejuvenation. Working layer upon layer, I honored the delicate blossoms, offsetting the...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,500
H 29.93 in W 39.77 in D 0.79 in
Sweet Patch of Joy: Large Painting, Floral, Impressionism, 76x101 cm
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Sweet Patch of Joy Sweet Patch of Joy - Painting Floral Delight Impressionism Maximalism Unique Joy One-of-a-kind Butterfly In creating this piece, I poured my heart into vi...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,500
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Moody Blues in Bloom: Large Abstract, Floral, Painting, 101x76 cm
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Moody Blues in Bloom Painting Floral Abstract Bold Freedom Contrast Statement Splashes In this piece, I abundantly layered vibrant blues, peaceful greens and passionate pink...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
"Little Swann 1" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 4" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a coastal blue, beige, and white palette, with organic forms and shapes,...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 2" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 4" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a coastal blue and white palette, with an imperfect blue circular form o...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 6" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a coastal white, blue, and sandy beige palette with organic shapes layer...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 7" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a coastal white, blue, and sandy beige palette with organic shapes layer...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
"Little Swann 9" Painted Wooden Cube Sculpture
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This 5" hand-painted sculptural cube by Sofie Swann is made with acrylic paint and gesso on wood. It features a deep teal palette with light textured rectangle shapes etched into the...
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic