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Swaine originally trained as a ceramicist and works with a variety of materials, methods, and media, focusing particularly on collaborative work. He is the Chair of the 3D4M program at the University of Washington, which encompasses ceramics, glass, and sculpture. His notable exhibitions include showcases at prestigious institutions such as the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in California, and the Guggenheim in New York. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Swaine has received national notice for his project, the Free Mending Library, highlighted by CBS Nightly News. He was honored with the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2015, recognizing his contributions to the community through art. Swaine began teaching at the University of Washington in 2015, having previously taught at California College of the Arts and Mills College.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Chair, 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture
California College of the Arts • California
Taught ceramics and related subjects
Mills College • California
Taught ceramics and related subjects
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