Artist Statement: Over the past
two years, our changed world has caused a myriad of emotions about the importance of home and security, which
has led me to explore the concept of
haven. The dichotomy between the safety of our own environment and the threat of the unknown from without has
contributed to increased levels of
social anxiety. Whether based in reality, or perceived, the
situation has challenged us to examine
our thoughts and ourselves.
What makes us feel safe? Where do we take comfort? Are reduced social interactions a cause for celebration, or stress? What triggers our anxieties? The answers are different for all of us.
Resilience was selected by Labyrinth Gallery (UK) for The Planet Recovery Exhibit (Feb 1 - July 31, 2022), one of 60 images selected from 400 submissions.
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| Resilience - Planet Recovery Project - Labyrinth Gallery Exhibit |
Rfotofolio selected my portfolio of 7 images from Haven as one of 25 photographers that inspired them in 2021.
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| Rfotofolio: Photographers that inspired in 2021 |
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| Water Dance, Trailings Series |
Trailings (2021) creatively illustrates how trail
walking can heal the mind, body, and spirit. Through
observing and photographic
documentation, Trailings is a collection of
work created in 2019 and 2020, and exhibited April 3 through June 30,
2021. This project received a grant from the Robert Pope Foundation.
On Landscape Magazine (www.onlandscape.co.uk) published an article about the Trailings project. It is available to read at this link: https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2021/06/the-trailings-project/
Flight of Fancy (2021)
- a collection of photographic art celebrating my love of birds. Shown
in a solo exhibit at the Dart Gallery in Dartmouth, NS from January
15-February 21, 2021.
Sara giving an artist's talk at her Flight of Fancy exhibit
Roots + Wings (2018)
The Roots + Wings
exhibit was held at the Margaret Hennigar Public Library in February
2018.
Roots + Wings Exhibit, Margaret Hennigar Public Library, February 2018
Trees represent growth and strength, with roots to ground us in our traditions. Birds in flight are symbols of freedom, with the power of dreams and life renewed. Together, Roots + Wings create powerful images of inspiration and tools to heal the soul. These images are a symbolic representation of emotional healing, from devastation through rejuvenation, and each image was paired with verse written by me.
Feedback from Roots+Wings:
"All stunning! Beautiful and moving text to accompany images."
"Very moving, heartfelt, touching, inspiring presentation. Fabulous artwork and compositions. Loved the words with each image."
"Wonderful, from her heart. Could help others to understand or give words to their struggles."
Roots+Wings by Sara Harley
Stroke of Emotions (2017)
is a series of composited self portraits that I created after my husband had a major stroke in 2017. In an effort to
deal with my worry and feelings of helplessness, I turned to my hobby of
photography. I used
my photographic library to help define and illustrate my feelings. From
devastation through rejuvenation, it is a story of a healing journey
that I hope will help others going through a difficult time.
No matter who we are, we all face life challenges. No matter what crisis we face, we all struggle with a range of feelings.
Five of the images from Stroke of Emotions were selected for the Picturing Health exhibit at Viewpoint Gallery
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the month of February 2018. The exhibit
used photographic imagery to explore the relationship between wellness
and creativity, and was funded by the Robert Pope Foundation.
Picturing Health exhibit, Viewpoint Gallery February 2018
Six images from Stroke of Emotions were accepted for publication in 2018 Seeing in SIXES,
published by LensWork. Fifty projects, each consisting of six images,
were selected from more than 1500 submissions to be featured in this
book.
2018 Seeing in SIXES
Five images from this series received Nominee recognition in the 2019 Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). There were 4100 entries from 87 countries around the world for these awards.
Nominee, Conceptual Category, Amateur Division
Stroke of Emotions was featured in the Spring 2020 issue of PhotoEd Magazine - Mental Health, Photography+Healing. An extended article was featured in the digital version of this magazine.
PhotoEd Magazine, Spring 2020 - Mental Health, Photography+Healing
Feedback from Roots+Wings:
"All stunning! Beautiful and moving text to accompany images."
"Very moving, heartfelt, touching, inspiring presentation. Fabulous artwork and compositions. Loved the words with each image."
"Wonderful, from her heart. Could help others to understand or give words to their struggles."
"All stunning! Beautiful and moving text to accompany images."
"Very moving, heartfelt, touching, inspiring presentation. Fabulous artwork and compositions. Loved the words with each image."
"Wonderful, from her heart. Could help others to understand or give words to their struggles."
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| Roots+Wings by Sara Harley |
Stroke of Emotions (2017)
is a series of composited self portraits that I created after my husband had a major stroke in 2017. In an effort to deal with my worry and feelings of helplessness, I turned to my hobby of photography. I used my photographic library to help define and illustrate my feelings. From devastation through rejuvenation, it is a story of a healing journey that I hope will help others going through a difficult time.No matter who we are, we all face life challenges. No matter what crisis we face, we all struggle with a range of feelings.
Five of the images from Stroke of Emotions were selected for the Picturing Health exhibit at Viewpoint Gallery
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the month of February 2018. The exhibit
used photographic imagery to explore the relationship between wellness
and creativity, and was funded by the Robert Pope Foundation.
Picturing Health exhibit, Viewpoint Gallery February 2018
Five of the images from Stroke of Emotions were selected for the Picturing Health exhibit at Viewpoint Gallery
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the month of February 2018. The exhibit
used photographic imagery to explore the relationship between wellness
and creativity, and was funded by the Robert Pope Foundation.
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| Picturing Health exhibit, Viewpoint Gallery February 2018 |
Six images from Stroke of Emotions were accepted for publication in 2018 Seeing in SIXES, published by LensWork. Fifty projects, each consisting of six images, were selected from more than 1500 submissions to be featured in this book.
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| 2018 Seeing in SIXES |
Five images from this series received Nominee recognition in the 2019 Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). There were 4100 entries from 87 countries around the world for these awards.
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| Nominee, Conceptual Category, Amateur Division |
Stroke of Emotions was featured in the Spring 2020 issue of PhotoEd Magazine - Mental Health, Photography+Healing. An extended article was featured in the digital version of this magazine.
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| PhotoEd Magazine, Spring 2020 - Mental Health, Photography+Healing |
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