Interview with Sarah Warda
“I am a figurative realist painter exploring the inner world and spiritual nature of my subject.”
Sarah Warda is an American realist painter from Connecticut. She received her formal education from the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, as well as the Art Students league of New York with Harvey Dinnerstein and workshops with Aaron Shikler. Her work has been displayed in notable venues such as, the National Arts Club of New York, New Britain Museum of American Art, and the Zhou B Art Center Chicago. She has participated in numerous exhibitions including Connecticut Women Artists, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club NY, and PoetsArtists. She has been commissioned for numerous illustrations, murals and portraits for public, private and corporate collections.
Highlights
2020- Ambivalence, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020- Ethereal Epiphany, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020- Shelter curated by Dr. Samuel Peralta, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020- Painting the Figure now, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin
Affiliations
American Women Artists
CT Women Artists
Oil Painters of America
NOAPS
Q&A
What role does your artwork have in society?
My hope is that what I am painting will give the viewer a sense of hope as well as resonate a feeling of empathy and beauty.
To express a spiritual yearning that is relatable. I hope to express the common view of humankind as spiritual beings having a physical experience on this journey together.
How true are you to your artist statement?
My statement remains essentially true. As I evolve as a painter and human being, my sense of purpose only becomes reenforced. I am always striving to illuminate the inner complexities of what in means to be human.
How has working with our community at PoetsArtists helped your career?
When I dedicated myself to pursuing my goal of making my art a priority and paint full time, I was so thrilled to find PoetsArtists and be among the incredibly talented artists and creators! Through PoetsArtists I have all the support I need to reach my goals, expand my audience and feel constantly inspired and motivated.
What artwork in history has inspired you the most?
There are so many influences that it’s difficult to narrow down. Some that stand out to me are Velasquez, Andrew Wyeth, and Edward Hopper. I love the empathetic sensitivity and masterful brushwork of Velasquez, the haunting exploration of the inner world of Wyeth, the Hitchcockian storytelling feel and vibrancy of Hopper.
