Hooray! Time for our July exhibition with artist Sarah Whitney. She's a long time friend from our director's college years. It's wonderful to see how S. Whitney's work has changed but also that she still remains the same thoughtful voice.
S.Dot Gallery is pleased to present "Viral : new works by Sarah Whitney”
The artist at work in her studio in North Carolina. You can find out more about S.Whitney on instagram (at)sbhw
Artist Statement “Viral” For this exhibition I was thinking about diseases and how susceptible we are to them, especially as one who has autoimmune diseases. I started studying what they looked like under microscopes. I got sucked into a world of
Viral 1 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 2” diameter, 2021 45.00
Then Covid hit and this idea of “Viral” took on another aspect, they became therapeutic as I escaped the virtual world of teaching.These pieces are inspired by this but do not resemble just one particular disease, bacteria or virus. The multilayer
Viral 16 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter, 2021 60.00
*Look for my black cat Luna, she decided to make the trip to play with Dot and Dorrie. She likes to swat at the threads as I work on the embroidery.
Wow, this works does feel so macro and micro.
No sitting now, to much to see and enjoy!
Our director is yet again missing, however it looks like Dorrie is keeping business under control.
Viral 8 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 2.5” diameter 45.00
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Viral 5 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3.5” diameter 60.00
Sculptures in conversation!
These have a great cosmolgy!
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We could spend all day finding new characteristics of these!
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Viral S5 Sculpture Model Magic with acrylic, watercolor, embroidery and beading on a wooden dowel and model magic base approx. 2” x 1.25” x 4.5” 50.00
Viral S2 Sculpture Model Magic with acrylic, watercolor, embroidery and beading on a wooden dowel and model magic base approx. 1.5” x 1” x 4” 50.00
Viral S4 Sculpture Model Magic with acrylic, watercolor, embroidery and beading on a wooden dowel and model magic base approx. 2” x 2” x 4” 50.00 - NFS - S.Dot Permanent Collection
Viral S1 Sculpture Model Magic with acrylic, watercolor, embroidery and beading on a wooden dowel and model magic base approx. 2” x 1” x 4” 50.00
Viral S3 Sculpture Model Magic with acrylic, watercolor, embroidery and beading on a wooden dowel and model magic base approx. 1.5” x 1” x 2.75” 50.00
A great spot for tea!
And of course Dottie has to test her claws on the carpet, sigh.
It's almost as if the art and plants are speaking the same language.
Viral 3 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3.5” diameter 60.00
Viral 15 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter 60.00
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Viral 2 watercolor on paper with pen and embroidery approx. 2” diameter 45.00
One last look before we head up the stairs.
Oh! The colors!
We spy Luna!
Luna considers herself a sculptor, string and plant chewing are her main mediums.
Viral 9 watercolor on paper with pen and embroidery approx. 2.25” diameter 45.00
Viral 11 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 2.75” diameter 60.00
The pillows are calling for meditation and book reading!
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Viral 18 watercolor on paper with pen and embroidery approx. 3” diameter 60.00
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Viral 12 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter 60.00
Eeek! Mouse!
Perhaps a new project in the works?
The mouse seems to be guarding these two pieces heehee.
Viral 7 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter 60.00
Viral 14 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter 60.00
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Viral E1 Pin enamel on copper with embroidery and beading approx. 1.5” x 2” 50.00
❤!!!!
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Viral 10 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 2.5” diameter 45.00
Viral 17 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 2.5” diameter 45.00
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Viral 4 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3.5” diameter 60.00
This seat would be perfect for your selfie with Sarah's work!
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Viral E2 Pin enamel on copper with embroidery and beading approx. 1.5” x 2” 50.00
Beautiful!
Viral 6 watercolor on paper with pen, embroidery and beading approx. 3” diameter 60.00
Viral 13 watercolor on aper with pen and embroidery approx. 3.25” diameter 60.00
Dot says raise your tail if you think this is a stellar exhibit 🙂 Thanks for exhibiting with us Sarah, it's been a pleasure! XO
Luna sends her regards from NC!
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