Artworks
Narrative
This artwork seeks to encapsulate the soul of historical architecture through a series of narrative-driven images. Each piece integrates site-specific sediment, acting as a tangible link to the past and grounding the work in its historical context. By delving into the everyday lives of Roman citizens at Italica, Andalusia, the artist composes narratives that inform the artwork and transports the viewer back to this time. Influenced by the rich ochre landscape of Seville, the pieces reflect a deep connection to the environment that once surrounded the architectural site.
The utilization of traditional methods and materials has been integral and a very considered element of this work. The images are meticulously carved into slabs of clay, reflecting the frescoes of that period and showcases the natural rawness adjacent to the primitive unmanicured process of Roman craftsmanship allowing the work to present as authentic. This intent acknowledges that the work is rooted deeply within the history itself. In doing this Sarah not only revives historical techniques but also breaks conventional patterns of historical representation. Her work invites viewers to explore the intimate relationship between place, history, and the stories that the buildings and ruins silently preserve.
Biography
Sarah is a visual artist who studied Fine Art for a number of years in Technological University of Dublin. She draws inspiration from her rural upbringing in Ireland and her work focuses on the exploration and research of new cultures, historical sites and narratives from all over Europe. She works with many mediums which Sarah then uses to masterfully translate her work into a transformative journey through time and encapsulates the soul of the architecture she brings to life.
Since her studies, Sarah has gone on to exhibit in multiple exhibitions around Ireland and successfully runs her own business, Sarah Cogley Art, selling her artwork and accepting bespoke commissions.