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the fabric of home
Fashion some personal space with artist, Sarah Kim.
Often a bystander who seeks to connect with the world around, curiosity and observation form the foundations of Sarah Kim’s creative practice. While her work thrives on tactility and physical presence, she also acknowledges the transformative role of the internet in shaping contemporary life. The digital realm, with its boundless opportunities for outreach and discovery, has enabled her to share her imagination on a global scale. At the same time, Sarah’s art challenges the fleeting nature of online interactions, offering a more layered and tangible experience when viewed in person.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Sarah moved to Canada during her formative years and later pursued her studies in New York before settling in Los Angeles. Each place, with its own cultural and natural specificities, has informed her artistic sensibilities. As someone of mixed heritage, she has navigated the isolating reality of attracting attention and standing at multiple intersections, yet never feeling completely at home at all. Rather than depicting recognizable locations, Sarah’s fantastical landscapes are amalgamations of memories, nuanced experiences, and a manifestation of a personalized universe she can call her own.
Sarah begins her process by disassembling garments, resewing the fabric, and stretching it onto stretcher bars prior to painting. More than a mere protective layer, the clothing exists as a home away from home, a personal expression, and a profound cultural mosaic. The stretcher bar transcends its traditional role, becoming not just a frame, but a narrative container that embodies the wearer’s essence and articulates her inner world.
Sarah’s floral, stellar, and window motifs coax periods of deep engagement, serving as universal symbols that encourage us to explore our own psychological terrains, make sense of the past, and claim a place in the world far removed from the realities of life on the margins.
