ABOUT

Sara Hoque is a multidisciplinary artist working from her studio in East London. She is known for her landscapes that capture the essence of the natural world. Born to a Norwegian mother and British/Bengali father, her multicultural upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for travel and a nomadic way of life. This sense of movement and connection to nature is central to her work, which is heavily influenced by her life on a narrowboat.

Through her work she aims to unravel the complexity of ‘awe’- an emotion that can be both pleasurable and imbued with mystery or uncertainty. Immersed in the ever-changing beauty of her surroundings, she translates these experiences into paintings that reflect both the serenity and vitality of the natural world. Her bold use of colour is integral to conveying the profound sensations associated with awe.

While studying for her Fine Art degree, she was introduced to landscape paintings of the Old Masters, whose depictions of the sublime- greatness beyond comprehension- resonated deeply with her own transcendental experiences in nature. This discovery marked the beginning of her artistic exploration and the development of her signature style. For Sara, painting is an attempt to reclaim that feeling of awe, to capture its essence, and to transport the viewer to other realms.

Sara in an internationally selling artist, with private collectors all over the world.

EDUCATION

1st Class BA(Hons) Fine Art, Kingston University, 2010-2013

BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (distinction), University for the Creative Arts Farnham, 2009-2010


EXHIBITIONS

PRESS

SOLO SHOWS

Sublime Encounters, SKT Gallery, London 2023

Neon Cosmos, The Curtain Club, London 2022

GROUP SHOWS

Rejects (Art Friend), Stokey Pop Up, London 2024

Henley Festival, RISE Gallery, Henley on Thames 2023

The Right Pathway, SKT Gallery, London 2022

Dopamine Art, Signature Brew Haggerston, London 2022

Art and Plants (Art Friend), Boxpark Shoreditch, London 2022

SAFA Group Show, Crawley Road Studios, London 2022

Mise en Scene Group Show, The Holy Art Gallery, London 2021

Drunk on Colour, BSMT Gallery, London 2018

Dreams, The Beehive, London 2017

ART FAIRS

The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London 2024

The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London 2023

Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London 2022

The Other Art Fair, King’s Cross, London 2022

The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London 2022

Roy’s Art Fair, Oxo Tower Wharf, London 2021

The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London 2021

Create Magazine, Issue 47 (Print) 2024

Create Magazine, Five Year Anniversary (Print) 2022

The Other Art Fair, Director’s Pick 2021 Director's Pick

Create Magazine, Blog 2021 Art as Escapism

Art Hole, Issue 10 (Print) 2021

Candyfloss Magazine, Feel Good Issue (Print) 2021