THE SERENITY I SEEK

August 2022 Collection
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Show

“The Serenity I Seek” collection created August 2022 explores complex moments of tension where we desire greater peace and serenity in life.

The art features original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in glass frames. This collection was show at the Float Shoppe in Portland, OR November - December 2022.

““Sarah Cargill’s art is immediately soothing and captivating. The juxtaposition of raw, dark watercolor against vibrant gold lead highlights builds a masterfully stunning contrast. The subtle and delicate embroidery makes for a warm, bespoke, and irreplicable beauty that completes each piece elegantly.””

— Nathalie, Art Curator at The Float Shoppe

Aching Space Within Relationship (Copy)

Aching Space Within Relationship

In romantic, connected relationships there is often a natural, healthy space or autonomy that can also feel uncomfortable at times to the point of aching

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 17.5x21.5in glass frame

Peace of Estrange Fragments (Copy)

Peace of Estrange Fragments

At times our estrangements from people, activities, or spaces can feel peaceful and that in itself can generate discomfort to learn to be at peace with

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 9.5x7.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 19.5x25.5in glass frame

Misguided Desire to Feel Valued (Copy)

Misguided Desire to Feel Valued

Sometimes we seek value or validation in all the wrong places and that desire is misguided or misplaced such as our careers, people, possessions, and more

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 17.5x21.5in glass frame

Repeat Flash of a Collision (Copy)

Repeat Flash of a Collision

The repeated flash of memories from past moments can haunt our day long after the collision or the event itself

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 9.5x7.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 19.5x25.5in glass frame

Strengths Born of Growth Too Soon (Copy)

Strengths Born of Growth Too Soon

When we grow too quickly in life, we miss out on youth, learnings, or stability that leaves us yearning to close that gap

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 17.5x21.5in glass frame

Strengths of Once Strong Passions (Copy)

Strengths of Once Strong Passions

Sometimes we reflect back and realize that our former passions have dissipated, leaving us grieving the shift

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 17.5x21.5in glass frame

Embrace of Mundane Practice (Copy)

Embrace of Mundane Practice

Often when we find stability, activities in the day can feel mundane and pedestrian, leaving us desiring change and excitement

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 17.5x21.5in glass frame

Tension of Presence and Escape (Copy)

Tension of Presence and Escape

Over the course of a day we may find ourselves swinging between a pendulum of distraction wanting to be present and presence wanting to be distracted

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 11x9in glass frame

Ambition Yearning for Purpose (Copy)

Ambition Yearning for Purpose

We may climb ladders of achievement only to find that our arrival leaves us wanting more purpose

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 6.5x4.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 11x9in glass frame

Unanswerable Realities We Navigate (Copy)

Unanswerable Realities We Navigate

So often there are questions in life that we may never be able to answer and our challenge is embrace that reality, navigating through life regardless

Original watercolor, gold leaf, and embroidery on 9.5x7.5in 140lb cold press acid free watercolor paper in 19.5x25.5in glass frame

THE SERENITY I SEEK

“The Serenity I Seek” collection created August 2022 explores complex moments of tension where we desire greater peace and serenity in life.

Aching Space Within Relationship (Copy)

Peace of Estrange Fragments (Copy)

Misguided Desire to Feel Valued (Copy)

Repeat Flash of a Collision (Copy)

Strengths Born of Growth Too Soon (Copy)

Strengths of Once Strong Passions (Copy)

Embrace of Mundane Practice (Copy)

Tension of Presence and Escape (Copy)

Ambition Yearning for Purpose (Copy)

Unanswerable Realities We Navigate (Copy)

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