Sarah Quick

My work is highly imagistic, combining realism with a strong painterly expressionism. For me, painting is a communication through light, form, and symbol. Though my subject matter is often varied, all of my pieces tend to be epic in scope, using all three modes of communication to create my narrative. I construct my paintings in layers, both physical and conceptual, each layer contributing to the final composition. By doing this, I am able to explore the power and possibility of the two-dimensional image and oil paint as a medium, while adding complexity to the emotional narrative of the work. Inspiration for my subject matter comes from my everyday experiences and I pull my images from a variety of sources.

Mount Allison University, 2002 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (with Distinction). NB, Canada

2012 “Latency” - Engage Studio Members. The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, co. Mayo. Group exhibition curated by Michaele Cutaya.

2012 “Apposite Extravaganza: Cheating Progress” - Contemporary Art Exhibition as part of the Volva Ocean Race, Exchange House, Galway Ireland, curated by Jim Ricks.

2012 “Willow Art Exhibition” - The Bright Life Gallery, curated exhibition, Greystones, co. Wicklow, Ireland

2012 “Annual Members Show” - 126 Gallery, group exhibition, Galway Ireland

2011 “The Struggle” - Burren College of Art, Main Gallery, solo exhibition, Ballyvaughan, co. Clare, Ireland

2010 “Delicate” - Red Brick Cafe. solo exhibition, Guelph ON.

2010 “Artsinform Guelph” - Guelph University Library, group exhibition (juried), Guelph ON.

2003 “Fresh Paint” – Trinity Galleries, group exhibition, St John NB (invitational).

2002 “Mount Allison Graduation Exhibition” – Owens Art Gallery, group exhibition, Sackville NB.

2002 “On the Body: Recent Works by Bev Gallant and Sarah Quick” – START Gallery, solo exhibition, Sackville NB (juried).

2001 “Turn of the Century Vienna Symposium” – Young Bell Conservatory of Music, group exhibition, Sackville NB.