John Schwab 1982- Pennsylvania modernist John Schwab is a Montgomery County-based abstract artist working primarily in oil paint, known for his modernist sensibility and deep appreciation for form, color, and intuitive composition. His work co-exists with the rich lineage of mid-century Bucks County modernists, while carving a bold and personal path through abstraction. Schwab's connection to modern art began early, inspired by his father's collection featuring artists like Joseph Meierhans and Louis Stone. That early exposure planted a seed - one that grew into a lifelong relationship with modern art, design, sculpture, and textiles. A self-taught artist, Schwab embraces the unpolished and the unexpected, letting gesture and form lead the way. His newest collection is a vibrant and unfiltered exploration of internal landscapes - These pieces are at once playful and serious, structured yet spontaneous. Shapes drift, colors jostle, and memory flickers through layers of paint like a forgotten tune. Schwab's art has found homes in cafes, galleries, and restaurants, reaching a wide and diverse audience. He takes pride in having sold over 400 original pieces, a testament to the personal resonance his work elicits.