The Last Resort

by Adam Sumner

Adam “Swayve” Sumner is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is at the intersection of collage, assemblage, and digital media. At the core of his work is a use of everyday items, paper materials, and organic matter for irreplicable pieces of contemplative art. By recycling materials that have been discarded as waste, Swayve uses his artist practice to serve his passion for environmentalism through sustainably sourced art. His art is full of intentionality, juxtaposing the tension between structured symmetry, the dreamlike abstraction of Surrealism, and the color theory of Impressionism. Swayve utilizes combinations of disparate elements to illustrate a narrative with his pieces. They contain purposeful arrangements of balanced, intricately placed components that transcend the traditional frameworks of art. The results offer a contemplative interpretation of the modern world, challenging the viewer to find beauty within the mundane and harmony with the dichotomous. Creating art is not just a means of expression for Swayve, but it is a method for transcending the cognitive framework of everyday life. Often using mirrors as canvases, Swayve’s introspective approach to creativity is certainly captured in his art. He also acts as the COO of independent record label based out of Raleigh, NC, 47 Eyez On Me, and the creative consultant for the Portal HQ.