American Art Collector - USA (2019-12)

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Sarah Elise Abramson is a contemporary fi ne art photographer based in San Pedro, California—a mysterious post-industrial enclave

whose o eat countercultural history and proliferation of unusual sights, sounds and citizens is tailor-made for Abramson’s obsession

with everyday surrealism. In both her own photography and in her curatorial and editorial approach to exhibition projects and

independent publications, her emphasis is on discovering the eccentric beauty in the things most people overlook. Found objects,

hidden messages, secrets of the universe that hide in plain sight—throughout her studies at Parsons The New School for Design and

Brooks Institute of Photography, and later at LaChapelle Studios, her work has evolved from fi nding to intuitively creating original

daydreams and shared cosmologies. http://www.sarahelisephotography.com @slow_toast

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Are you as strong and confi dent as the
women you paint?
I think I’m very independent but I’m
human. I’m insecure most of the time.

In your personal opinion, is the world
getting better or worse? I know this is
a very broad question, so interpret it as
you like.
We are progressing in great strides but
at times it feels like mentally we are out
creating biases and other challenges that
are just unnecessary. Overall, it’s getting
better I suppose.

What is your biggest vice?
I don’t feel like I really do anything bad and
when I do I feel it’s not bad. I drink and
smoke but I don’t do that every day. When
I do it, it feels liberating. If I eat something
“bad” I also feel OK about it. My day-to-day
routine life is pretty healthy. It’s nice to live
a little and let go.

What is something you’re incredibly
proud of?
Well, myself, because I never gave up on
my dreams.

What kind of music do you listen to and

do you ever listen while you paint?

It depends on my mood. A lot of rock, deep

house, R&B, rap, alternative, Nu-disco; it

varies.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

My life experiences and friends, culture and

history, everyday mundane things I see as

I’m passing by.

Apples or watermelon?

Watermelon! It’s the best when the weather

is hot. I buy a whole one, chop it in half and

just spoon it out into my mouth.

Favorite color combination currently?

I’ve been into purples and greens lately. Or

greens or pinks. I have moments with every

color but I’m into all of them at di… erent

times.

What are your upcoming plans/goals for

your work?

I have some shows coming up, but my

goals are to leave a legacy. To paint beyond

my death.

To check out more of Garza’s work you

can follow her on Instagram.

@monicakimgarza

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Repesado Nights, acrylic,

56 x 70"

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Buenos Dias, acrylic on

canvas, 36 x 24"

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COFFEE, glitter acrylic on

canvas, 56 x 48"

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Far East Market, acrylic,

felt, foam paper and oil

pastel on canvas, 70 x 58"

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Resort, acrylic, 56 x 70"