Pigmentation on cork and fresco tempera! No, this is not a recipe. Well, not one you would find on the food network; these are the unusual and unique mediums that Sarah Ali uses to create her masterpiece. She uses the natural elements, such as twigs grass and leaves, to create palettes of color, movements, shapes, and emotions reflecting in each piece of artwork as a testimony of her state of mind at the moment.
Being from Pakistan, Sarah understands how poverty and inequality in third-world countries do not grant opportunity to her people. She strongly believes that offering a better educational system should be a priority. If giving the chance, her goal is to find a way to truly empower them with knowledge. Not only will they have the prospect of a job opportunity, but this will give them a chance to teach others in return.
In talking with Sarah, I understand that she is no stranger to hard work and dedication. She credits her success to her uncle Jamali, for his motivation when she was diagnosed with Lupus. Feeling depressed and worrying for her children, Sarah’s uncle taught her to find an outlet from her pain by crafting nature’s texture into her feelings. This breathed new life into Sarah. She learned to turn negative experiences into positive results. The confidence she found allowed her to see to the good side in all things and Sarah’s hope is that anyone who views her art will vividly and emotionally connect with their own textured feelings.
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