Artist: Sarah Bentley | Location: Arlington, VA
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Artist: Sarah Bentley | Location: Arlington, VA
Arlington, VA
A contemporary allegorical artist, I studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, and went on to refine my skills at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. My parents were government civil servants; as a result, I lived in Tanzania and Saudi Arabia, in addition to Virginia. Though sheltered in an American bubble, there were aspects of living in a foreign country that made me very aware from a young age of the importance of politics, diplomacy, and how our lives are shaped by where we are born. Living in the shadow of DC, I see how our lives and culture gets defined by politics. I explore this space around me, re-imagining and reflecting on current events, creating visual allegories and, at times, political commentaries. Inspired by European art throughout history, I strive to capture people who influence our lives and ideas that influence our actions. My works ranges from satirical to serious, using traditional and contemporary methods of painting.
Artist Website
www.sarahbentley.com