Ascent in Quartz and Cloud, 50” Acrylic on Panel.2026
Folded Earth, Open Sky
A Solo Show oF new paintings
SARAH WINKLER
JUNE 4th - 30th, 2026
OpenING NIGHT with the artist: thursday June 4th, 6-8pm
My paintings are a fusion of art, geology, and environmental storytelling, deeply rooted in the rugged and dynamic landscapes of the Mountain West, the Southwest’s high desert plateaus and the Pacific Coastal Ranges.
In FOLDED EARTH, OPEN SKY, I layer the paintings to resemble the geological strata and embed minerals such as mica, obsidian, marble, and sandstone to bridge the tangible and the abstract nature of both the physical landscape and the artistic interpretation of it. Using a mirror effect to show the hidden subsurface geology with the visible world above, creating a dialogue between what’s beneath and what’s experienced. The image appears folded with Earth bound rocks and minerals suspended -floating in an open sky.
I focus on the ecosystem as a whole, from snow-capped peaks flowing into rivers and wetlands, tied together by seasonal and climatic events to paint a holistic picture. It’s as if each scene becomes a microcosm of time and place. I decide which specific landscapes or moments to capture as a spontaneous connection made during my travels. My travels involve seeking out particular geological or ecological features that speak to me and allowing space and time to fully absorb the chance visual experiences of rainbows over Mount Rainier, Solar eclipses in the path of Totality, a prismatic dust cloud sunset at Big Bend National Park—it’s as if these spontaneous moments crystallize the region’s mystique and continue to set the course for my creative exploration. I aim to channel the awe of the present moment with the vastness of geological time in each painting.
Foster / White Gallery
220 Third Avenue South, Suite 100, Seattle, WA
www.fosterwhite.com
FOSTER / WHITE GALLERY
220 Third Avenue South | Suite 100
Seattle, WA