Sarah Renzi Sanders explores various identities in her experience as both a young girl and a mother in her surreal paintings. Her works conjure a complex feeling of nostalgia through an excavation of memories. The artist uses soft pastel colored acrylic and nylon in conjunction with textural elements, such as cracks and embroidery. Renzi’s dreamlike pieces create the perception of some hidden part of the mind through a series of symbols, such as the third eye and masks. The artist intends to connect with the viewer through sharing her own struggle with mental health and give hope to those navigating their own journey.
All of Myself.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas.
48x60 inches.
2020
Mirror Mirror.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas.
24x36 inches.
2023
There's No Place Like Home.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, embroidery thread, glitter, and gold leaf on canvas.
36x48 inches
2020
Madonna of the Minivan.
Acrylic mixed media, golf leaf, lace and embroidery thread on linen.
40x30 inches.
2022
Annunciation.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, sequins, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas
36x48 inches
2021
The Spider 1.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, glitter, graphite, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas
30x40 inches
2021
Ma's House.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, graphite, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas
30x40 inches
2020
Light as a Father, Stiff as a Board.
Acrylic mixed media, lace, embroidery thread, and gold leaf on canvas
30x40 inches
2020
In Between.
Acrylic mixed media, gouache, embroidery thread on canvas.
36x48 inches.
2021