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Visual Arts & Writing: Exploring Creativity with Sarah Clough

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Episode • Mar 29, 2023 • 56m

Sarah Clough is a visual artist, writer, teacher, and curator based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has a background in teaching and curating, and her work explores the intersection of visual art, language, and science. Sarah's art practice incorporates elements of abstract painting, glowing text, and material exploration.


Sarah shares her early experiences with art and how she developed a passion for illustration and cartoons. Sarah also talks about her creative process, from conception to creation, and how she explores the intersection of visual art, language, and science in her work. She emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different materials and techniques and finding new ways to incorporate text into her art. Sarah also reflects on the musicality of language and the connection between art and science. She discusses the role of light in her work and how it adds interactivity and playfulness. Finally, Sarah shares her thoughts on the relationship between teaching and art, highlighting the positive impact it has had on her practice while also acknowledging the challenges of balancing multiple roles.

In this installment, we:

  • Dissects Sarah Clough's art, where abstract painting, luminous text, and material exploration converge to create her distinctive creative identity.
  • Delve into the captivating world of illustration, cartoons, and animated narratives, tracing their influence on her art.
  • Discuss Sarah's artistic process, unraveling her experimentation with materials, techniques, and the integration of text into her pieces, offering insights into her unique artistic evolution.
  • Explore the intriguing parallel Sarah draws between language and music, unveiling how their rhythmic cadence resonates in her art, adding depth and individuality.
  • Delve into the captivating convergence of visual art, language, and science in Sarah's work, investigating her innovative approach to incorporating scientific concepts and materials, with light as a central theme.


🔍🎶🖌️ Uncover the musicality of language and the connection between art and science in this captivating conversation with Sarah Clough. Tune in to The Truth in This Art podcast for an enlightening discussion.


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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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