Publications – Sarah Baek Art

Ponder Review [PR]
Vol.8, Issue 1, (Spring 2024)

Ponder Review seeks to inspire imagination, present new perspectives, and foster dialogue through carefully curated works from both emerging and established artists and writers. Each issue values originality and experimentation, offering a platform for creative voices from the U.S. and beyond.

My Contribution
Cover: My artwork is featured on the cover of this issue.
Page 51: My painting and an introduction to my work appear on page 51.
Page 75: Additional information about me is included on page 75.

Specifications:

Paperback: 90 pages
Language: English
ISBN: 2572-6455(print)
ISBN: 2572-6463(online)
Size: 230 x 153 mm (11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in)

The Dream of Sarah Baek

For Sarah Baek, art is a means of fulfilling inner desire and transcending personal limitations. Her paintings are not mere depictions of reality, but emotional reinterpretations shaped by her dreams, memories, and imagination. Having lived abroad for 28 years, feelings of solitude and nostalgia deeply influence her artistic vision, guiding her toward a dreamlike world filled with longing for home.

Her recurring subjects—flowers and plants—are more than visual elements. They symbolize complex personal and familial emotions, interwoven with layers of memory and reflection. Rather than seeking realism, Baek distorts and exaggerates forms, creating dynamic compositions that reflect her unique sense of form and color. Vivid primary colors and bold brushstrokes add emotional depth and intensity to her canvases.

At the heart of Baek’s work lies a pursuit of emotional healing and inner peace. Her dream-inspired paintings become sanctuaries—offering viewers a space of comfort, warmth, and quiet reflection in the midst of modern life’s chaos. Through layered textures and repeated gestures, each piece carries the weight of time, effort, and sincere expression.

Sarah Baek’s art is not just seen—it is felt.

— Cho Yung-Il(Former Professor, Department of Western Painting, Daegu Arts University

Sarah Baek

Specifications:

Paperback: 20 pages
Language: English, korean
Size: 210 x 148mm (8.27 x 5.83 in)