artist statement
I am fascinated by the relationship between memory and digital information as it relates to identity and time. We live in an age where our lives are increasingly mediated by technology, and our memories are often stored not in our minds, but in digital devices.
My work explores this shift in how we remember and records our lives, how it affects our sense of identity, and our relationship to time. I am particularly interested in the idea that digital information is both ephemeral and enduring, existing in a realm between the tangible and intangible.
Through my art, I seek to capture the fleeting nature of memory, while also exploring the ways in which it can be preserved and transformed by digital technology. I use a variety of media, including photography, video, and installation, to create immersive environments that invite viewers to reflect on their own memories and experiences.
bio
Sarah Butler, a St. Louis native and graduate of the University of Missouri-Saint Louis fine arts program, creates mixed media art that incorporates materials from her local environment. Her work explores themes of memory and digital spaces, and she also enjoys creating immersive installations. Sarah has exhibited her work at local galleries; the Krazberg and .Zach. She also enjoys creating site-specific installations for events and has completed commissioned work for Tik Tok. She hopes to continue creating art that engages others beyond the St. Louis region.
Haven't a thing to wear, fabric, chicken wire, found object, 8’ x 5’ x 5’, collaborative installation, 2023
Untitled, photograph, dimensions variable, 2023
Betty, mixed mediam (installation photograph),10’ x 10’ x 10’, 2023
Selfie in Pink, mixed media, 30” x 24”, 2023
With regards, Armie, mixed media, 30” x 24”, 2023
Untitled, digital collage, 30” x 24”, 2023