Man's inner spiritual sense - which guides his passions, desires, joy, grief and love - is a very interesting subject. By studying the human spirit which searches to fulfill its destiny, the ideas and inspirations will never end. The decisions of everyday life that unfold the path of this spiritual being create moments and ambiance that I like to express in my work through line and color.– Sari Rouhento
Born in Scandinavia, in the north country of Finland, Sari Rouhento enjoyed a childhood of winter magic and the "nightless nights" of Midsummer. Introduced to various forms of traditional craftsmanship by her grandparents, Ms. Rouhento was involved in numerous craft styles from an early age. She also developed an interest in photographing nature, cityscapes and people.
The adventurous teenager traveled around Europe and Northern Africa, documenting life through photography. She spent time in Paris, where art floated in the air. Ms. Rouhento traveled throughout the world, studying all forms of art while exploring her creativity. As she landed in New York in the early 90's her creative edge and success as an artist took off. At the time she concentrated in photography and sculpture.
Ms. Rouhento is a successful bicontinental artist based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. After extensive work in other creative arts, she has found her passion in the making of large format pastel paintings, with her signature blend of gestural abstraction. This multi-faceted artist is also experienced in film, dance and performance arts. Her experience in film enables her to direct, film and edit. In addition to her busy schedule, Ms. Rouhento is also a songwriter.
Ms. Rouhento's training in Europe and America as well as her wealth of experience and background in both performance and tangible arts has catapulted her into a level of art that is mesmerizing. She has combined rigorous craftsmanship from her roots with the freedom to abstract, which she has developed through her education and travels. She works with line and color, successfully portraying the human spirit and emotion.