Sara Sandler

My mixed-media artworks are crafted from found objects, repurposed hardware, and treasured vintage items. I source these materials from flea markets, estate sales, antique shops, and donations, relishing the search for unique items that have been forgotten or discarded.

Each object I collect has its own history and character, which I carefully consider before incorporating it into my work. I spend my time in my studio, sorting through my collection to find the ideal elements that will bring my vision to life. This process allows me to connect deeply with each piece, respecting its past and imagining its potential within a new context.

Reusing and repurposing materials is central to my creative practice. I am committed to minimizing waste, finding new purposes for each part of an item. By transforming forgotten objects into meaningful artworks, I breathe new life into them, inviting them to tell new stories and evoke fresh emotions.

My work extends beyond the act of creation; it reflects a journey of discovery and transformation. Each piece embodies my belief that beauty exists in the overlooked and discarded. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to recognize the potential in the mundane and forgotten and to embrace the valu...

Order and Chaos
Alpharetta Art Center
Alpharetta, GA
February 2025

Cut Pieces
Emerge Gallery
Saugerties, NY
September 2023

Superfine Art Fair
New York City
September 2023

Volume Up: Artists Responding to Music and Sound
The Painting Center
New York, NY
June-July 2023

Comfort and Joy
Foundry Art Center
St. Charles, MO
December 2019

Everyday Objects
Studio Montclair
Montclair, NJ
November 2019

Re Purpose
Arthaus Projects
Williamsport, PA
July-August 2019

Sanctuary
Arc Gallery
San Francisco, CA
May-June 2019

Food Glorious Food
The Art Center
Highland Park, IL
August 2018

Petit
Emerge Gallery
Saugerties, NY
November 2016

Voices and Visions
The Art Center
Highland Park, IL
September 2015

Arts of Courage
Chicago , IL
November 2014

Voices and Visions
The Art Center HP
Highland Park, IL
September 2014