To Hold It All - Sarah Brokke
Sun, Apr 14
|Ely's Historic State Theater
Join us for an immersive exploration of identity, nature, and the sacred through the vibrant canvases of Sarah's latest work. This is part of NLAA's Monthly Art Show Series.
Time & Location
Apr 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – Apr 27, 2024, 3:00 PM
Ely's Historic State Theater, 238 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
About the event
Join us for an immersive exploration of identity, nature, and the sacred through the vibrant canvases of Sarah's latest work. Through the medium of primary oil paint, Sarah delves into the depths of human existence, weaving together a tapestry of lived-mythos that propels us forward into new realms of understanding.
In Sarah's art, texture, pattern, and bursts of saturated color converge to challenge conventional iconography and traditions, inviting viewers into a dialogue that transcends aesthetic appreciation. At its core, Sarah's work confronts the societal and governmental constraints imposed upon our bodies and the natural world, urging us to reconsider our relationship with both.
Narrative serves as a guiding thread throughout Sarah's creations, leading us on a journey of psychological deconstruction of patriarchal and kyriarchal structures through dream-like forms. By challenging the dominant gaze of Western art history, Sarah seeks to expand the boundaries of visual expression beyond mere consumption.
Within each stroke of paint lies a story—an exploration of identity, mental health, and trauma. Through her art, Sarah creates spaces of vulnerability, ritual, reflection, and growth, inviting us to partake in the profound experience of human connection and understanding. Join us as we delve into the depths of Sarah's artistic vision, where each canvas becomes a portal to a world ripe for exploration and transformation.