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.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work explores the essence of the natural world. Moments in time inspired by my life aboard a narrowboat, where I have a deep connection to the places I encounter daily. Each painting becomes a snapshot of these ever-changing landscapes. Through amplified colours and abstract motifs, I aim to evoke a sense of awe, echoing the childlike wonder we often lose as we grow older.
These experiences have been distilled into landscapes where time feels suspended, yet filled with a quiet sense of motion and life. Created to evoke a deep sense of presence, inviting you to pause and appreciate the raw beauty and majesty of Mother Nature.
“The sublime is often described as the strongest feeling the mind is capable of feeling; something that is experienced outside of our conscious mind and is rooted in our relationship to the world. The sublime encourages us to feel ourselves in relationship to something larger than us.”
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
July Group Show, Palette and Frame, London 2025
Rejects (Art Friend), Stokey Pop Up, London 2025
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
Art Friend’s Art Fair, Victoria Park, London 2025
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London 2025
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