Sara Hoque

My work explores the spirit of nature through the medium of acrylic, spray paint and collage. I create landscapes with loose, abstract narratives from vivid memories of the natural world, and the intense emotions I felt there as a child. In woodlands that are vibrant and alive, and seas bursting with colour and energy.

Through my childhood these moments were unexplainable but I now know this phenomenon to be described as ‘awe’ or ‘the sublime’.
“The sublime is often described as the strongest feeling the mind is capable of feeling; something that is experienced outside of our conscious mind and is rooted in our relationship to the world. The sublime encourages us to feel ourselves in relationship to something larger than us.”

I use vivid brushstrokes and dream-like imagery to mimic transcendental moments experienced in nature. Emotions are explored through uplifting hues and contrasting tones to reflect a darkness; a nod to the unknown. By tapping into memories and emotions associated with particular places, my purpose is to renew our bond with nature and remind us of a sense of oneness with the broader universe.

1st class BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree
Kingston University 2010-2013

BTEC National Diploma in art and design (distinction)
University for the Creative Arts Farnham 2009-2010

SOLO SHOWS

Grow
Repot, London 2023

Sublime Encounters
SKT Gallery, London 2023

Neon Cosmos
The Curtain Club, London 2022

GROUP SHOWS

The Other Art Fair
Truman Brewery, London 2024

Rejects
Art Friend Gallery, London 2024

The Other Art Fair
Truman Brewery, London 2023

Henley Festival
RISE Gallery, Henley on Thames 2023

Affordable Art Fair
Battersea Park, London 2022

The Right Pathway
SKT Gallery, London 2022

The Other Art Fair
Kings Cross, London 2022

Dopamine Art
Signature Brew Haggerston, London 2022

Art and Plants
Art Friend Pop Up Boxpark, London 2022

The Other Art Fair
Truman Brewery, London 2022

SAFA Group Show
Crawley Road Studios, London 2022

Mise en Scene
The Holy Art Gallery, London 2021

Roy's Art Fair
Oxo Tower Wharf, London 2021

The Other Art Fair
Truman Brewery, London 2021

Drunk on Colour
BSMT Gallery, London 2018

Dreams
The Beehive, London 2017