The Sun’s Gentle Marks | Sharon Svec

Sharon Svec

Curated by Simeen Anjum

Exhibition: April 1st - June 13th, 2025

Show Statement

As we step into the sunshine season in the Pacific Northwest, Sharon Svec’s practice comes to life. She has created a unique technique that uses the sun to imprint images onto fabric. This approach is deeply rooted in her love for expression, nature, and the universe. Photographs are carefully composed or selected, then edited and printed as negatives on transparency. These transparencies are exposed onto the fabric under direct sunlight. The sunlight imprints the images onto the fibers, creating a natural, ephemeral connection between the digital and organic worlds. Additional layers are stenciled with spray paint, adding depth and complexity to the work. Through the creation and display of this work, Sharon reconciles her own struggle between the digital and natural worlds. Her work evokes a sense of peaceful meditation, inviting viewers to reflect on the interplay between the two realms. It draws viewers into a reflective, contemplative space.

Pictured below: Pictures of the featured artwork in the White Gallery.

About Sharon Svec

Sharon Svec is many things, but every iteration is laid with the foundation of an artist. Whether through visits to the Art Institute of Chicago or to her grandfather’s workbench, she was exposed to art regularly at a young age. She framed her life with an education, career and practices centered on creativity, and maintained through cultural respect. Sharon earned an MFA at Southern Illinois University in 2000 with degrees in Visual Communication and Professional Media Practice. She also studied and performed regularly with the Theater Department. Sharon’s subsequent work in printing, publishing and communication has greatly influenced her process. Today Sharon works as a curator, arts coordinator, and technical illustrator. She has been performing and exhibiting her artworks publicly since about 2010.