River of Time – Celebrating the Work of Paula Swenson
Paula Swenson (1952 – 2026) was a beloved and well-known artist from the Bemidji, Minnesota Community.
“Paula enjoyed opening young minds to the vast world of art. She encouraged it. She planted it and nurtured it. She grew art into souls like flowers in a garden.” -family member
The exhibit at Watermark contains work from family/private collections, most that have never been previously exhibited.
WATERMARK EXHIBIT: May 8 to July 25, 2026 (some work for sale in SHOP 505)
BRIGID’S PUB EXHIBIT: now through May 13 (work for sale)
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: May 15, 2 – 4:30 at the Loft in Downtown Bemidji.
View more of Paula’s work at: www.riveroftimestudio.com
“Painting has always been more than mere strokes of pigment on canvas for me—it’s a voyage through emotions and narratives, where each hue and texture comes together to create a symphony of feelings. My artistic odyssey has been a continuous exploration of the human experience, capturing its essence and translating it into visual stories that resonate with hearts and minds alike.”
“Through my art, I aim to weave connections between the tangible and the intangible, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of introspection and discovery. With each stroke of the brush, I endeavor to capture the essence of existence and share it with the world in vibrant, evocative hues.” – Paula Swenson (November 4, 1952 – January 28, 2026)
