Rhian Swain has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Atlanta College of Art. She is a painter, photographer, designer, illustrator, writer, and former talk show host. She owns RedWolf Advertising, an ad agency that provides marketing services to national and international clients. In 2024 Rhian had three major exhibits in Augusta, GA; one at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, another called “21^st Century Goddesses” at the Ellis and Anne Johnson Gallery, and a three month showing of her traveling exhibition “Breaking the Barriers: Women Who Impacted the Arts” at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. In 2023 Rhian exhibited the initial showings of “Breaking the Barriers: Women Who Impacted the Arts” at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and at the City of Augusta Gallery. The series of paintings was partially funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The exhibit has been positively received, and will continue to tour for the next several years. Rhian was inducted in the National Association of Women Artists in September 2023, and currently serves on the Board of the South Carolina Chapter. Rhian is past President of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, and currently serves on their board.

Artist Statement:

Rhian is an artist who works in many mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, multi-media and digital  painting. She loves to explore cultural and social issues and infuse symbolism into her pieces. Humor and bright colors are often found in her work. Her recent focus has been on merging figurative and abstract techniques that evoke an emotional impact. In 2023 she was inducted into the National Association of Women Artists and received an NEA grant to create an exhibit: “Breaking the Barriers: Women Who Impacted the Arts”. She is best known locally for her Arts in the Heart “festival people” artwork.

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