October Art Show: Featuring Pamela Ortiz

Pamela Ortiz Swart is a San Antonio, Texas based contemporary artist.

She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a concentration in painting. Her studies in art school, travels to Mexico, Japan, and the Middle East have inspired her work with a multi- cultural, multi-dimensional, contemporary narrative.

Pamela’s paintings are inspired by her connectedness with her soul, nature, her cultural heritage and by her beautiful five daughters. Her artistry pushes the boundaries of convention by bridging textiles, painting and sculpture.

Pamela has exhibited work at The McNay Art Museum, The Mexic-Arte Museum, UTSA Art Gallery, The Guadalupe Cultural Art Center, Galeria E.V.A., The Weston Center, The San Antonio International Airport, Vino Palooza, Mercury Project, Lone Star Art Space, The Maestro Center, in addition to solo exhibitions at private Galleries and select homes.

Ortiz Swart participated in “Common Currents” a Tricentennial event, artist exhibition. Her work can be found in private collections in Japan, Israel, Europe, Mexico and in the U.S. Pamela served on the Arts and Culture Committee at the of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.