Sarah Coleman is a Northern California artist who’s home is the Sierra Foothills. With degrees in Fine Art and Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz, she views the world through a lens that includes both creativity and culture.
For the last decade Sarah Coleman has made paintings with imagery solely from the sky as a way to connect with ancestors and promote daydreaming. Through her work, she explores the emotional and cultural impacts of atmosphere and weather, honoring the idea that all humans - past, present and future - are connected by the unseen reverberations of our shared cosmos.
Driven by interactive potential of optical illusions, Coleman developed a unique body of work using layers of glass and mirrors to create 3D paintings that capture and reflect light. These atmospheric pieces provide a feeling of weightlessness and solace while the viewer sees themselves reflected in the mirror, surrounded by stars.
Most recently, Sarah has prioritized creating public art. In 2021, during the pandemic she was given the opportunity to paint a large-scale mural spanning the entire auditorium of the historic Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City, Ca. While this was a huge project, Sarah and her team dove in deep and came out the other side having created a cosmic mural that whole-heartedly celebrates their community. Coleman’s wish is that everyone who visits the theatre feels enchanted, inspired and at home.
Collectors include:
Four Seasons, San Diego, CA
Nate Berkus, Chicago, IL
Mike “Think” Stern, San Francisco, CA
Joanna Newsom, New York, NY
Brushfire Records, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Nia, Menlo Park, CA