SWAYVE

SWAYVE

Swayve is the Chief Operating Officer of 47 Eyez On Me and a multi-media artist. Mostly focusing on collage / assembly art, he takes inconspicuous items and turns them into pieces of irreplicable art. He is also a musician, model, and poet who curated a poetry zine entitled "Words From A Man Of Few" that is in collaboration with 13 other visuals artists based out of North Carolina. His artistic skills also shine in the digital realm, and he is available for cover art commissions. Outside of creating art, Swayve loves to be outside skating, mountain biking, hiking, and mountain climbing.



role

COO

GENRE

MULTIMEDIA COLLAGE / ASSEMBLAGE

FOCUS

SURREALISM

picutre of Swayve
picutre of Swayve

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

Based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, Adam “Swayve” Sumner is a multimedia artist that wears many hats. Originally trained as an illustrator and painter, Adam developed a strong passion for the arts as he began to develop his musical skills as a jazz saxophonist, producer, and rapper. He explored other mediums including poetry & fashion as his journey led him to his main medium of collage and digital art. Swayve is also the COO of 47 Eyez On Me and consultant for the Portal HQ, a prominent creative hub and venue in Raleigh. Recent features for Swayve include the CoLab in Raleigh, NC, online "Community" exhibition by the Sync Gallery, ArtistCloseUp magazine feature, and acceptance into the Berlin Art Institute residency program.

Based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, Adam “Swayve” Sumner is a multimedia artist that wears many hats. Originally trained as an illustrator and painter, Adam developed a strong passion for the arts as he began to develop his musical skills as a jazz saxophonist, producer, and rapper. He explored other mediums including poetry & fashion as his journey led him to his main medium of collage and digital art. Swayve is also the COO of 47 Eyez On Me and consultant for the Portal HQ, a prominent creative hub and venue in Raleigh. Recent features for Swayve include the CoLab in Raleigh, NC, online "Community" exhibition by the Sync Gallery, ArtistCloseUp magazine feature, and acceptance into the Berlin Art Institute residency program.

BACKGROUND

Based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, Adam “Swayve” Sumner is a multimedia artist that wears many hats. Originally trained as an illustrator and painter, Adam developed a strong passion for the arts as he began to develop his musical skills as a jazz saxophonist, producer, and rapper. He explored other mediums including poetry & fashion as his journey led him to his main medium of collage and digital art. Swayve is also the COO of 47 Eyez On Me and consultant for the Portal HQ, a prominent creative hub and venue in Raleigh. Recent features for Swayve include the CoLab in Raleigh, NC, online "Community" exhibition by the Sync Gallery, ArtistCloseUp magazine feature, and acceptance into the Berlin Art Institute residency program.

CURRENT FOCUS

CURRENT FOCUS

Swayve's current focus is on producing physical and digital art. He acts as a a graphic designer for the record label and is open for commissions for album covers. One of his unique artistic abilities involves the mix of digital and physical art. With his unique collection of materials, he is able bridge the realm of digital and physical art. Being able to create pieces that inspire introspection and deep thought is evident through his use of mirrors as canvases. Swayve has many extraordinary, physical multimedia collage pieces that are also for sale. You can find some of his pieces at The Portal HQ in Raleigh, or inquire with him about these pieces by reaching out through the contact us page or his Instagram.


Portfolio

Swayve's current focus is on producing physical and digital art. He acts as a a graphic designer for the record label and is open for commissions for album covers. One of his unique artistic abilities involves the mix of digital and physical art. With his unique collection of materials, he is able bridge the realm of digital and physical art. Being able to create pieces that inspire introspection and deep thought is evident through his use of mirrors as canvases. Swayve has many extraordinary, physical multimedia collage pieces that are also for sale. You can find some of his pieces at The Portal HQ in Raleigh, or inquire with him about these pieces by reaching out through the contact us page or his Instagram.


Portfolio

CURRENT FOCUS

Swayve's current focus is on producing physical and digital art. He acts as a a graphic designer for the record label and is open for commissions for album covers. One of his unique artistic abilities involves the mix of digital and physical art. With his unique collection of materials, he is able bridge the realm of digital and physical art. Being able to create pieces that inspire introspection and deep thought is evident through his use of mirrors as canvases. Swayve has many extraordinary, physical multimedia collage pieces that are also for sale. You can find some of his pieces at The Portal HQ in Raleigh, or inquire with him about these pieces by reaching out through the contact us page or his Instagram.


Portfolio

ARTISTIC INTENT

ARTISTIC INTENT

Swayve's art creates a balance of intricately designed pieces that are composed of otherwise completely unrelated elements. Taking inspiration from surrealism, the color theory of impressionism, the symmetry of MC Escher and Wes Anderson, and everywhere in life, he is able to take every day objects and utilize them in unique art works. Swayve's waste reclamation process also enables him to serve his passion for sustainability by collecting litter from his environment.

Swayve's art creates a balance of intricately designed pieces that are composed of otherwise completely unrelated elements. Taking inspiration from surrealism, the color theory of impressionism, the symmetry of MC Escher and Wes Anderson, and everywhere in life, he is able to take every day objects and utilize them in unique art works. Swayve's waste reclamation process also enables him to serve his passion for sustainability by collecting litter from his environment.

ARTISTIC INTENT

Swayve's art creates a balance of intricately designed pieces that are composed of otherwise completely unrelated elements. Taking inspiration from surrealism, the color theory of impressionism, the symmetry of MC Escher and Wes Anderson, and everywhere in life, he is able to take every day objects and utilize them in unique art works. Swayve's waste reclamation process also enables him to serve his passion for sustainability by collecting litter from his environment.

FAVORITES

FAVORITES

"GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS" by Joey Zen

"Angel" by KATA (feat. Ashwin)

"JJ Fad" by J.R.C. (feat. Nikias)

"GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS" by Joey Zen

"Angel" by KATA (feat. Ashwin)

"JJ Fad" by J.R.C. (feat. Nikias)

FAVORITES

"GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS" by Joey Zen

"Angel" by KATA (feat. Ashwin)

"JJ Fad" by J.R.C. (feat. Nikias)

Discography

Discography

Discography

multimedia collage piece on a mirror

"Operation: Finding the Words"

Multimedia Collage

Multimedia Collage

DEC. 2025

DEC. 2025

An M.C. Escher inspired multimedia mirror collage piece available at the Portal HQ for $333

multimedia collage piece on a mirror

"Simple Pleasures"

"Simple Pleasures"

Multimedia Collage / Assemblage

JUL. 2025

JUL. 2025

A multimedia collage / assemblage piece on a mirror using over 14 materials available for $420

"Multikulturalismus"

Multimedia Collage / Assamblage

Multimedia Collage / Assamblage

Multimedia Collage / Assamblage

JAN. 2026

JAN. 2026

A large multimedia collage / assemblage piece using found objects in Raleigh, NC available for $1,200

multimedia collage piece on a mirror

"The Last Resort"

"The Last Resort"

Multimedia Collage

OCT. 2025

OCT. 2025

A collage piece on a mirror with LED lights behind it available for $470

poetry zine cover

Poetry Zine

AUG. 2025

AUG. 2025

A poetry zine curated and written by Swayve featured designs from 13 visual artists based out of Raleigh available at the link above for $15

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