SARAH PALMER

Contemporary artist Sarah Palmer, a native of San Antonio, Texas, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Texas in Austin in 2015 and afterward studied at the Florence Academy of Art. Sarah earned her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta in the Spring of 2019. At the age of 30, Sarah completed her first residency and had a solo exhibition at the Sheen Center in New York City. Sarah has shown her work locally at the Witte Museum, McNay Art Museum, and the W Hotel in Austin. Sarah’s work is in the corporate collections of The University of Texas in San Antonio, Cornerstone Christian School, and the Westin Center. Nationally, she has shown at the MOCA Gallery and Trois Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, Prothro Gallery In Park City, Utah, and the Sheen Center in New York City.

With this work, I strive to capture the ephemeral beauty and whimsical charm of nature's most delicate creations—flowers. Each piece in my collection of whimsical flowery landscapes is a celebration of color, light, and the boundless imagination that blossoms in the spaces between reality and dreams.

My inspiration comes from the intricate dance of petals, the vivid interplay of hues, and the serene, yet vibrant, energy of natural landscapes. Through my work, I aim to transport viewers into a world where flowers are not mere background details but the main characters in a fantastical narrative. These landscapes are alive with stories, each bloom whispering secrets of joy, wonder, and timeless beauty. I layer colors and textures to create scenes that are both visually striking and emotionally charged. I want my audience to feel as if they have stepped into a fairy tale garden, where each step reveals new wonders and the air is filled with the sweet scent of possibility. In these whimsical flowery landscapes, nature is not just observed but experienced with childlike wonder. It is my hope that my art rekindles a sense of playfulness and awe in all who encounter it, reminding us of the simple yet profound joys found in the world around us.

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