About
Born in Ankara, Sarah Davis lived much of her childhood in Turkey and Barcelona. Daughter of an Ottoman historian who collected antique rugs, Davis was enchanted early on by the ancient carpets of the Middle East, adding in college the study of medieval art.
In her intricate designs, Davis explores phenomena of light refraction and shimmering patterns evocative of Moorish and Arabic geometries. Working in glass beads and in watercolor, she reveals a radiant world of light and color, inspired by Earth - a jewel in space.
artist's note
For more than thirty years, sacred geometries have entranced me. With watercolor, just as with glass seed beads, each tiny element of the design is a part of the greater pattern woven through all things.
Whether bead tapestry or watercolor painting, each piece takes approximately three months to complete.