Sarah Grace Kotzamani

A sculptor at heart, the artist loves to immerse themselves in the process of building and refining their creations, whether it be in 3D or 2D form. Working predominantly with layers of colored pencils, wax crayons, pastels, paints, and ink, they enjoy the tactile experience of adding and scraping, building up and digging down into the paper until the piece feels complete. Their intuitive approach to art often leads them to work in series, exploring a theme until they feel satisfied and ready to move on.

Feeling a deep connection to a spiritual realm while creating, the artist allows their hands and materials to guide them, following an ineffable impulse that leads them to the next color, line, or satisfying mark. With a Greek sculptor mother and a poetic Okie father, they draw inspiration from their diverse cultural background and spend time between Greece and California. Their academic background includes a BA in ceramic sculpture from California College of Arts and Crafts and an MFA in "Spatial Arts" from San Jose State, where they delved into metal sculpture.

While their work is rarely completely abstract, the artist's love for the human body and the spiritual experience of physical reality shines through in their creations. The artist occasionally signs their works as "Sarka Zi," meaning Flesh Lives in Greek, to convey their profound appreciation for the soul's journey within our unique bodies. For those looking to bring a touch of artistry and spiritual depth into their home or office decor, prints of the artist's work are available for purchase.