After being diagnosed with dyslexia, Swift struggled with the idea of possession when it came to writing, and wanted to turn this into a positive. She began making work that seemed pointless and radiated uselessness, as its only purpose was to be installed in an exhibition space and seen by the public. The idea of making work that only she understood was incredibly appealing, as her previous works had been heavily influenced by the ideas of others. Wanting the audience to value her process, she left marks, scratches and dents so that the observer can ponder how she made each piece. Texture has always been an important factor for Swift, as this is something she learns new skills from. Her contemporary pieces see a single large hole in each sculpture, allowing the audience to not only look at her work from the outside, but look on the inside as well.

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Terracotta Clay.