Sara Richardson is a contemporary artist whose abstract paintings and drawings are deeply influenced by the rhythms and textures of the natural world. Inspired by the emotional connection between humanity and the environments they move through, her work explores themes of memory, wonder and transformation.
Working in bold, gestural layers, Sara’s process-driven approach results in richly textured surfaces that evoke both energy and calm. Her distinctive visual language invites viewers into a space of reflection — where nature is not represented, but felt.
“My work explores the delicate balance and connection found between nature and what it means to be human. To seek and celebrate endless reverence…reflect homage, love and hopefulness. However, you can not have a complete understanding of joy without sadness; happiness without sorrow or beauty without roughness. There’s always a small thread ofcontrasting emotions in my work to bring the spirit into the foreground…this is what makes the artworks move, appear poetic and feel authentic.”
Sara’s work is held in private and public collections across the globe. Her work has become known for its expressive power, atmospheric depth, and modern sensibility.
Education
- Master of Fine Arts, University of Washington
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Kansas
- Summer Programs, Painting and Sculpture, School of the Art Institute Chicago, Chicago, IL
Awards
- Springfield Art Museum – cash award
- Seniors Making Art Dale Chihuly nonprofit organization – mini grant teaching experience
- Bellevue Arts Museum – honorable mention
- University of Washington – tuition grant awards, TA grant
- University of Kansas – honors exhibitions grant awards
- University of Kansas – purchase award
(first painting purchased for the university’s permanent collection)
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