The short film Studio Visit with Shahar Sarig is available to watch at the top of the page.
Shahar Sarig is an artist and author who works across a range of artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture, installation, and new media. Having published four books, Sarig’s work is a reflection of his keen insight into the interconnectedness of self-narratives and mythology.
In Sarig’s perspective, our personal narratives – the stories we tell ourselves about our life experiences – are deeply intertwined with mythology. This narrative interplay, as he sees it, casts us into roles that mythological figures often assume, ranging from the hero to the victim. His artistic exploration reveals how the traditional structures of myth often seep into the stories we construct about our own lives. The way we interpret our experiences, our victories, and our struggles is influenced by these archetypal patterns. Sarig’s fascination lies in uncovering these parallels, thus prompting a deeper exploration of the self.
Sarig’s art is a mirror to his personal journey – his private life, experiences of parenthood, and his navigation through Crohn’s disease are all seamlessly woven into the fabric of his work. This integration of his personal and artistic worlds presents an intensely relatable and human perspective to his audience.
In the accompanying video, Sarig opens up about his transition to digital painting. His reflections touch upon the inherent flexibility and expanded possibilities that digital media offer to artists. He intriguingly posits that perhaps everything – every experience, emotion, and obstacle – could ultimately be an excuse to paint. In Sarig’s world, art is a lens to interpret and navigate the nuances of life, making his work not just visually captivating but profoundly moving.
The featured video tudio Visit with Shahar Sarig is part of the web series Yotsrim by Shachaf Dekel. Yotsrim includes five seasons and 73 episodes. The series won the Best Documentary award at the NYC Web Fest in 2019.
