I’m drawn to what forms quietly—what shifts, settles, and becomes something new.
Sara Sokol is a multimedia artist based in Stevensville, Michigan. Living near the shores of Lake Michigan, the ever-changing beach landscape serves as a constant source of inspiration for her work.
Her art practice includes acrylic painting and mixed media work, but she is best known for her work with recycled paper pulp. She creates textured paintings as well as relief sculptures influenced by sand formations, waterscapes, and the natural shapes found along the region’s beaches.
Sara discovered her love of paper pulp over 20 years ago when she studied papermaking at Ox-Bow School of Art. She has been featured in Michiana Life magazine, and in 2023 her work received Best of Category (3-D) at the Michiana Annual Art Competition.
One of her favorite beach activities is what she calls “treasure hunting”—collecting rocks, driftwood, and beach glass while observing the patterns left behind by wind and water.
Her recent mandala paintings emerged from time spent drawing shapes in the sand, extending her interest in rhythm, repetition, and the sense of calm it creates in the mind.
Meet the Artist
“When my hands are busy, my mind is calm—
and something begins to take shape.”
About the Work
My art is a reflection of my personal journey. Each piece becomes a visual expression of the experiences and emotions that shape my life.
Creating is not only a way for me to share my story, but also a therapeutic practice. The act of making allows me to process emotions, release tension, and sometimes quiet the noise of the mind. In this way, art becomes a space for reflection and healing.
For me, the creative process often feels like a form of meditation. Through repetition, texture, and form, I enter a space of deeper awareness where intuition guides the work. These moments allow me to connect with my inner self and explore the subtle relationship between stillness and movement, calm and energy.
I am often inspired by the quiet rhythms of the natural world and the ways unseen forces shape both landscapes and inner lives.
Ultimately, my work invites viewers into that same reflective space—one where introspection, renewal, and quiet transformation can unfold.