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Sara’s work has layers upon layers of depth and detail. The crazy thing about it is that she paints backwards, from the top layer down, a technique that is completely unique to Sara. She lays the plexiglass down on a table and paints in reverse (the top layer goes on first, then second layer, and so on). Most often, she doesn’t sees the end product until she completes it. She did mention that on occasion, she has used mirrors to see the work, but that she considers that cheating, because it inhibits the free flow of creatively and spirit coursing through her. When I asked her if she felt present while creating, she replied that she did not, but felt that spirit was taking over to do the work for her.
Sara’s work has a magical quality to it. It gives you the experience of being suspened in the cosmos or under a magical sea. Look closely and you can see angels, dolphins, and other beautiful spirits. She names many of her paintings after the mystical or mythical beings that she channels through. Without a doubt Sara taps into other dimensions when she creates. She is fully aware of that. “When I go to my worktable, I do what I am guided to do”. “I dream walk”. “I see myself as a gatekeeper” (to the other realms). Prior to starting a new piece (that can take her from days to weeks depending on how long she channels each day) she does a Native American prayer and tobacco offering.
I asked Sara what inspires her. Her reply? “Nature and everything organic. I channel my inspiration. Energy. The alignment of stars. Nirvana. The interconnectedness of everything. Mystical and mythological creatures. My Native American roots.”
Sara Conca displaying one of distinguished pieces from her collection.
When I asked her if she had one message or word of wisdom to leave to others what that would be, she replied “we are all one – we all part of the same thing – all religions are one – there is no separation – have no fear”.
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- Vivian Demille