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Sarah Clinton
Sarah Clinton
Nashville,
TN
Medium:
Mixed Media 2D USN parent of an alumnus ‘24
“I’ve been making art since I was young, but it wasn’t until I completed a mural project here in Nashville that I fully stepped into the identity of 'artist',” explains Sarah. “Creating has always brought a deep sense of fulfillment— and it was a feeling I hadn’t found in other professional roles.”
Sarah has been a working artist since 2019, when she participated in her first show, POPclectic (a pop-up market connected to Artclectic).
“I’m inspired by memory, connection, and the sensory experience of everyday life. Parenting a child with special needs has taught me how much is communicated through visual means, and has heightened my awareness of subtle moments — small gestures, quiet scenes, and the emotions that live beneath the surface. These experiences reshape how I see the world and fuel my desire to create work that invites reflection and connection.”
Get to know Sarah better:
What is the most important thing you wanted viewers to take away from your art?
I've realized that you can point out details and talk about process and materials, but what I really want viewers to take away is a feeling of connection or understanding. I love when people are interested in process, but nothing compares to when I hear how a painting makes them feel, or what it reminds them of.
In terms of your art, where is the most inspirational place you’ve ever been?
Right now, it is Nashville. It’s where I truly became an artist. The creative community here is incredibly encouraging and supportive, and the Middle Tennessee landscape offers beauty in every season. There’s a wealth of inspiration in the landscape, the people, and the spirit of the place.
Titles of works can be descriptive or clever or totally unrelated. What’s your favorite title of a piece you’ve named?
"Get off my Lawn" was a portrait that I did from a live model. He was an older gentleman and the expression captured was very literally the title that I gave him. It made me laugh when I looked at it and I enjoyed making other people laugh when they saw the title.
