2025
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.
"Imagine" Abstract Floral Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
"Imagine" is a fresh and uplifting contemporary floral abstraction that transforms simple blossoms into a rhythmic celebration of color, pattern, and light. Floating across a luminou...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Renewal" Abstract Floral Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
"Renewal" is a luminous contemporary floral abstraction that radiates warmth, optimism, and quiet elegance. Crisp white blossoms drift across a glowing background of metallic gold an...
Canvas, Acrylic
"If I Were A Flower" Abstract Floral Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
"If I Were a Flower" is a joyful contemporary floral abstraction that celebrates color, rhythm, and simplicity through Sofie Swann's unmistakable visual language. Layers of stylized ...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bal Masque" Abstract Floral Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
"Bal Masqué" by Sofie Swann is a joyful celebration of color, rhythm, and imagination. Soft-edged floral forms float effortlessly across a richly layered green background, creating a...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Across the Universe" Abstract Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Sofie Swann features a white, warm grey, and metallic silver palette with imperfect circular shapes in varying sizes arranged in a balanced ...
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic
"Let It Snow" Abstract Painting
By Sofie Swann
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract painting by Sofie Swann features a light neutral palette, with white circular shapes layered over a hazy grey and cream-colored, subtly metallic background. This ...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Garden of Harmony" floral art textured floral multi-part painting
By Anastassia Skopp 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at the flowers. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are." - Osho The painting, titled "Garden of Harmony," comprises four parts, each measuring 110x30x4 cm (43.3x11.8x...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Quiet Garden III" floral large painting
By Anastassia Skopp 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract textured acrylic painting on canvas 100x100x2 cm (39,4 x39,4 x 0,8 inches). Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas. The work is ready to hang. No framing required. The sides ...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Jardin Sur L'eau (Abstract painting)
By Marie de Lignerolles
Located in London, GB
Jardin Sur L'eau (Abstract painting) Collage, watercolor paper and gouache — Unframed Marie de Lignerolles is an artist, designer, illustrator an...
Paper, Gouache
Small Floral Abstract Painting, Contemporary Canvas Art 30x24
Located in Atlanta, GA
A smaller-scale abstract with a hint of floral movement and a fresh, approachable palette. This piece brings a light, easy energy to a space and works beautifully on its own or as pa...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"A Dance of Soft Hues" - extra large abstract floral painting
By Vera Hoi
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A Dance of Soft Hues" is a large abstract painting measuring 135 x 135 x 2 cm. The artwork will be shipped without a frame and will be ready to hang. This painting has a lot of st...
Acrylic
Petal Theory, Contemporary Abstract Painting, original painting
By Rebecca Newport
Located in Deddington, GB
Rebecca's work is inspired by a lifelong love of nature, colour, and pattern. Growing up in Kew, she was deeply influenced by the beauty of Kew Gardens and its rich abundance of bota...
Canvas, Acrylic
