who is Sarah York

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, visual artist Sarah York approaches life as an eternal pursuit under the craft of abstract contemporary painting. A love for visual art was born on the kitchen floor at a young age, as York endlessly manifested through any medium. Since graduating in Interior Architecture from Samford University, York has immersed herself in the world of high-end residential design. Such pursuits have only further cultivated a desire for growth and knowledge within her craft. York's hand drafting work and design in a professional setting clearly speak to her expansive skill set. Historical architecture and structure(s) often influence York's artistic process and vision.

Choosing to step away from her architecture career to pursue painting full time, York does not consider herself removed from the architecture and design world, as a large portion of her works hang in notable residences and projects. She continues her devotion and collaboration with designers today. Often treating the canvas as a journal, York utilizes memory, life experience, and nostalgia, as she intertwines the past and present into her brush movements. She pours deep emotions into her work, even hiding little messages within the obscurities. York considers her growth and evolution as a creator to have only begun