The process of painting is an experimental conversation rather than something planned
“The human form and face are the most important elements in my paintings. The figure dominates the work and is depicted as a shadow, ghost, aura or energy form. Sometimes anonymous, other times with a recognizable mien.”
Sarah creates her paintings across multiple genres and with a constant desire to try new techniques and approaches. She works with a wide palette of (materials /tools) such as acrylic paint, oil pastels, charcoal, and crayons on canvas and paper. Sarah has a weakness for Gold colour that she uses in different materials and structures, almost becoming a trademark in her paintings.
Born, raised and awarded a university degree in Interior Design in the Caribbean. Sarah later moved to Paris to learn French and study Fashion Illustration. She has exhibited her paintings in numerous galleries, art shows and -associations in Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, and Sweden.
“The human form and face are the most important elements in my paintings. The figure dominates the work and is depicted as a shadow, ghost, aura or energy form. Sometimes anonymous, other times with a recognizable mien,” saysSarah Peguero.
“Different mediums allow me to express diversity and movement in my work. Colour makes me dance, and painting is my passion, the oxygen to my creative lungs. I prize colour for its powerful symbolism and employ it to communicate emotion and mood.
The painting process is more of an experimental conversation rather than something planned. Each successive layer of paint is a reaction to the layer that came before – a dialogue between myself, the colours and the painting. I have found that the best work comes from conversations in which I have done the most careful listening,” saysSarah Peguero.
Self-taught artist
Sara continues: “I share a little piece of my heart in every painting I create. I rarely know beforehand how the new artwork will shape and develop. Nothing is given or decided; the blank canvas itself provokes inspiration.”
“It is exciting to stand in front of a white canvas. A thousand thoughts and artworks start to dance in my head. I just get started, and once the lines, shapes and colours start coming together, an idea for the motive takes form as well. This high degree of unpredictability and impulse fascinates me and brings energy & dynamics into my art. Spontaneity lives. Monotony does not exist in my world!”
“When I paint, I am free. In a way, I transport myself to my second universe. My art is fueled by impulse, mood and creativity more than predetermined ideas or genres. I do not consider my paintings complete until the motive, all colours and elements come together as a unity, and no single piece bothers my eye. The hours I spend in front of the easel are pure contemplation, happiness and balm for my soul. When I paint, the world outside my studio could end, and I would not notice,” says Sarah Peguero.
“When I paint, I am free. In a way, I transport myself to my second universe.”
