Meet 2023 Artist in Residence Sarah Nix

Sarah Nix, 2023 Artist in Residence

From Sarah:

I am a visual artist as well as a poet. In my mixed media drawings and paintings, I explore metaphors and symbols in still life. I set up each scene with both warm and cool colored lights, and I use a variety of media to create a haze of color. I work from life, but at a certain point I let intuition or emotion take the lead. In my poetry, I seek to find the individual's place in both history and art. My poems weave the ancient with the contemporary, and the critical eye of the art historian with the passion of the artist and the emotion of the viewer. 

I earned a BFA from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis. I have exhibited work at Globeville Riverfront Art Center, Edge Gallery, Lone Tree Art Center, and elsewhere. My poems have appeared in CALYX Journal, Rust + Moth, Dialogist, Kitchen Table Quarterly, and others. 

I am passionate about using creativity and art experiences to build community, and for sharing my skills as an artist and poet. I am looking forward to hosting workshops and open studio hours throughout this year-long residency!