When I break glass I destroy its intent and assign it a new identity. I draw in glass by breaking it, using light and shadows to project images. I control the line with tools and techniques I developed. The original purposes of the glass and metal are no longer recognized by the viewer as objects of support, protection, and construction. I see this as a form of alchemy.

Multimedia artist Charlee Swanson was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. His materials range from broken glass, barbed wire, steel, wood panels, and paper to found objects; the flotsam and jetsam of the modern industrial world. Social and political issues are at the heart of Swanson’s work. Swanson’s goals are two-fold: to develop as an artist and to use his creativity to make a difference in the world. For more information visit: www.charleeswanson.com