Fiber Arts/Installation/
Mixed Media/Sculpture & 3D/
Performance Art

From The Philadelphia Collection

Remember to Breathe

In Sara McCorriston’s installation, Remember to Breathe, wearable sculpture and fiber arts take form to explore both the garment and the minds of those who wear it. Remember to Breathe is the story of the seasons, a look into the beauty of nature, and a challenge to the day-to-day distractions that preoccupy our thoughts.

City Hall Installation

Hand in Hand

Disease Patterns

Additional Projects/Works

Contact Information

Paradigm Gallery + Studio
2020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
www.Paradigm-Gallery.com
e-mail:
www.SaraMcCorriston.com
Please contact artist or gallery for purchases, commissions, etc.

Artist Statement

I find that all of my work takes its routes from fiber arts, whether or not the materials are fiber based.  My process is typically a careful and meticulous one, often creating one thing out of many, sometimes identical, smaller elements.  In this way, these smaller elements can take on a new meaning and purpose in the work that is beyond their simplistic, practical identities.  In allowing the objects to redefine themselves through the creative process, sometimes the end result is very different from the original vision behind a piece, but the subject matter and purpose is kept at heart.  Much of my work is either wearable in some way or is interactive and serves as part of a larger installation or performance based presentation.  This mostly comes out of my background in costume and theatrical design.  I gravitated towards creating fine art as I grew as a designer and needed a place to express my own artistic vision separate from a performance-based work and without pushback from a director or choreographer.  In relation to this, I prefer to keep the stories behind my works subtle in order to let the viewer experience and interpret a piece in a personal way with the same freedom of expression and interpretation the artistic process has given to me.

Artist Bio

Sara McCorriston is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania. She received her BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from the University of the Arts in 2009.  Sara is a fibers and installation artist as well as a costume designer.  She is also co-founder of Paradigm Gallery + Studio in Philadelphia and works as a technical designer for Urban Outfitters Company.  Her recent visual works have been displayed at various galleries and venues around Philadelphia including: Trust Gallery, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, URBN Gallery at 543, Broad Street Ministry, Paradigm Gallery, TrickGo Boutique, Masthead Print Studio and WAG.  Sara has designed for local theater and dance companies including: Brian Sander’s JUNK, Bright Light Theatre Company, Kun-Yang Lin Dancers, Group Motion Dance Company and MIRO Dance Theatre.

Education

2009
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
BFA

Awards and Honors

University Presidential Scholarship, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

W.W. Smith Scholarship, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Experience

2010 – present
Co-Founder and Curator, Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Philadelphia, PA

2009 – present
Associate Technical Designer, Urban Outfitters Company, Philadelphia, PA

Selected Exhibitions

Solo
2011
Remember to Breathe Garments, Performance, Installation and Seventeen Framed Works on Canvas, Paradigm Gallery +Studio, Philadelphia, PA

Group
2011
H x W x D, Paradigm Gallery +Studio, Philadelphia, PA

A Lesson in Collaboration, Masthead Print Studio, Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Collection 2011, WAG: Whole Animal Gym, Philadelphia, PA

RECOVER, TrickGo Boutique, Philadelphia, PA

2010
Made in America Trust Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Other

2011
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Campaign for 10,000 New Scholarships Art Auction, Urban Outfitters Gallery at 543, Philadelphia, PA

2010
Dutch Umbrella Project Charity Art Auction, Hosted by HAHA Magazine, Philadelphia, PA

2009
Halloween Fashion Show Hosted by Fabric Horse, Latvian Society, Philadelphia, PA