Sarah Thomas: BIOGRAPHY
Sarah Thomas is an Illinois-based stained glass artist who
launched her artistic career in 2022. Following her discovery
of stained glass in 2021, she embraced this art form after
completing a master’s degree in social work, seeking creative
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to inspire and elevate everyday moments. From small accent
pieces to large installations, her work transforms spaces
into places of beauty, light, and imagination. Her work has
been featured in various publications and exhibitions,
including Prairie Land Buzz Magazine and Perspectives Art
Gallery, as well as in the creation of trophies for the 2024
Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.
SARAH THOMAS: ARTIST STATEMENT
I have a playfulness about me and I think that is why I love what I
do so much. As an artist, I have the privilege of embracing
playfulness in every design. I get to create unique designs and play
with colors, textures, and shapes and bring them all together to
create a beautiful piece that also brings joy to others! Every piece I
create is a labor of love, carefully handcrafted to infuse spaces with
color, light, and a touch of charm.
My favorite aspect of my work is when the glass comes alive,
dancing in the light, offering a dynamic interplay that transforms
my work into two separate pieces of art; the piece itself and its
refraction. My goal with my art extends beyond the mere visual; it's
about creating an immersive experience for the viewer. I aim to
evoke a range of emotions, from a sense of wonder and joy to
introspection and contemplation. I believe that art, at its core,
should be a channel for emotional connection, sparking a dialogue
between the piece and its observer, inviting them to explore the
depths of their perceptions.SARAH THOMAS
I have a playfulness about me and I think that is why I love what I
do so much. As an artist, I have the privilege of embracing
playfulness in every design. I get to create unique designs and play
with colors, textures, and shapes and bring them all together to
create a beautiful piece that also brings joy to others! Every piece I
create is a labor of love, carefully handcrafted to infuse spaces with
color, light, and a touch of charm.
My favorite aspect of my work is when the glass comes alive,
dancing in the light, offering a dynamic interplay that transforms
my work into two separate pieces of art; the piece itself and its
refraction. My goal with my art extends beyond the mere visual; it's
about creating an immersive experience for the viewer. I aim to
evoke a range of emotions, from a sense of wonder and joy to
introspection and contemplation. I believe that art, at its core,
should be a channel for emotional connection, sparking a dialogue
between the piece and its observer, inviting them to explore the
depths of their perceptions.