“When you look at art made by other people, you see what you need to see in it.” Alberto Giacometti ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Inner Demon” by Featured Artist Madelyn Olson To see ALL of Madelyn’s (uniquely)assertive, (softly)affrontive, (nervously)abashing, (unsettlingly)arousing artworks, as well as the rest of our Resident Artist’s works, visit our Mad Gallery! ••• The Poetry Forum ••• …
Note of Gratitude to the Mad Ones : 10.07.26
This past 1st Wednesday of October (aka 10.07.26) Mad Swirl Open Mic was found whirling up the Swirl at Barbara’s Pavillion, getting the Mad mic opened for ALL you Mad ones out there! This month we featured Contributing Poet and New Mexican Trier Ward! And what a feature she delivered to us! If you were there you know what we …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 10.03.26
“Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly.” Pierre Bonnard ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Growing” by Featured Artist Madelyn Olson Here she comes again with another round of her (uniquely)assertive, (softly)affrontive, (nervously)abashing, (unsettlingly)arousing artwork for your eyes and self-analysis. Madelyn Olson’s portraits challenge us with every image. Her use of color, form, and whimsy (uncommon with any …