Sarah Chérif Gambin Prepares Fall Exhibition of Sculptural Reliefs, Discusses 'Freedom Unleashed' Series
Sarah Chérif Gambin is working on an innovative project titled 'Anatomies of Becoming,' which transforms her paintings into sculptural reliefs that incorporate fragments of equine anatomy crafted from clay and plaster. Originally intended to introduce three-dimensional aspects to her artwork, the project has grown into a profound investigation of the invisible. Gambin is currently preparing new pieces for an exhibition scheduled for this fall. Her artistic approach emphasizes transformation and movement, with horses representing both instinct and vulnerability. The series 'Freedom Unleashed' commenced in 2023 with 'Eleutheria: Goddess Libertas’s Horse,' and her most recent piece, 'Breaking Free' (2026), illustrates a horse asserting its freedom. Born in Paris and raised in Caracas, she has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005, where her design background informs her creations.
Key facts
- Sarah Chérif Gambin is developing 'Anatomies of Becoming,' a sculptural relief project using clay, plaster, and layered surfaces.
- The project draws on equine anatomy, including spine, ribs, and internal structures.
- Gambin is preparing a new group of sculptural works for an exhibition this fall.
- Her 'Freedom Unleashed' series began in 2023 with 'Eleutheria: Goddess Libertas’s Horse.'
- The most recent work in the series, 'Breaking Free' (2026), depicts a horse exiting the frame.
- Gambin was born in Paris, grew up in Caracas for 12 years, and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005.
- She works primarily with her bare hands, using ink, pigments, oil sticks, and mixed media.
- At the San Francisco Art Fair, in two different years, visitors cried while she shared the story behind her work.
Entities
Artists
- Sarah Chérif Gambin
Institutions
- Singulart
- Singulart Magazine
- San Francisco Art Fair
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Caracas
- Venezuela
- San Francisco Bay Area
- California
- United States