Welcome to My Studio
We are all born with a desire to make something of our life. When you are a creative person, making and creating beauty is something you deny at your own peril. I have been inspired by innumerable things over the years, but trace a love of art to watching my grandfather draw a simple picture on a page when I was very young. The magic of being able to create and share an internal vision has continued to fascinate me ever since. It is with great joy that I welcome you to my studio and to my art.
Sara
Photo credit Jillian Christjansen (@jmchristjansen on instagram)
Artist Statement and Bio
Working from photographs, sketches or even scientific graphs, Sara paints with layers that abstract the reference through mark making and rhythmic brushstrokes. Beginning with layers of drawing materials and acrylic paint, Sara’s work is repeatedly overlayed with marks and soft, vibrant colours, which may stand alone or be finished with lush oil paints. The final result is an energetic piece which conveys the vitality of the subject. The artist’s intention is to express both the wonder and meditative experience of nature and to engender a love of the natural world that cuts through the noise of data.
Growing up on the West Coast of Canada embedded the power and beauty of the ocean, mountains, and forest in Sara’s being. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Bachelor of Art Education from UBC Vancouver, Sara moved to the beautiful city of Salmon Arm in the North Shuswap. Since then she has shown her work in various small group and solo shows in galleries throughout the province. Sara’s work can be found in private collections throughout North America and in international publications. Her contributions to her community include many years teaching art at the Heartwood Learning Community and collaborating on public mural projects in 2020 and 2023. Sara is currently represented by Gallery Odin at Silverstar Mountain Resort, British Columbia.
Water’s Edge, Lighthouse Park 24 x 24 oil on canvas. currently available
I look forward to hearing from you regarding purchase or exhibition inquiries
connect@sarawiens.art
Curriculum Vitae
Memberships
Professional Artist registered with Canada Council for the Arts
Publications
2024
Art Queens Vol.2 artist interview
Suboart Magazine
2023
In Her Studio Magazine feature page
Illuminating the Beauty of Science Suboart Magazine
Exhibitions
2024
A Place for the Pollinators, Armstrong Museum & Gallery
Featured Artist Courtyard Gallery, Enderby
Summer Show Gallery Odin, Silverstar
Lake Country Art Walk Lake Country
Paint on the Mountain Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver
Significance of the Pollinators Summerland Arts Centre
Tsrep Salmon Arm Arts Centre
2023
Nature at Every Level Silk Purse Art Centre, West Vancouver
Ottawa Square Foot Show, Ottawa
Lake Country Art Walk 2023 Lake Country
Summer Show Gallery Odin, Silverstar
Honeybee Flight Paths Marionette Winery, Salmon Arm
A Place for the Pollinators Peachland Art Gallery
Winter Show Gallery Odin, Silverstar
2022
Junction Gallery Vertigo, Vernon
Honeybee Flight Paths Marionette Winery, Salmon Arm
Lake Country ArtWalk 2022 Lake Country
20th Anniversary Show Gallery Odin, Silverstar
The Pollinators Salmon Arm Arts Centre
In Dialogue with Vivian Lindoe Salmon Arm Arts Centre
2020
Osprey Mural with Adam Meikle, Wade Meikle Downtown Salmon Arm Art Loop
2019
A Seat at the Table Salmon Arm Arts Centre
2017
True North Juried Show Salmon Arm Arts Centre
2016
Trail Mix Salmon Arm Arts Centre and Shuswap Trail Alliance
Education
2002
Bachelor of Arts Education, University of British Columbia
1999
Bachelor of Studio Arts, University of British Columbia
Awards
2004
Marie Manson Memorial Arts Award recipient, Salmon Arm
