GEOGRAPHIES OF THE LIVING — 2026
Geographies of the Living investigates the hidden architectures of growth.
Through raw canvas, absorbed pigments and evolving forms, the series traces imagined territories where geometry, matter and organic movement coexist.
Each work unfolds as a living landscape shaped by accumulation, transformation and chance.
APPROACH
My practice investigates how forms evolve between construction and emergence.
Working primarily on raw canvas through stain-based processes, I explore the tension between deliberate structure and material unpredictability. Geometry, organic movement, and spatial relationships intersect to create landscapes that appear simultaneously familiar and undefined.
Each work functions as a fragment of an invented geography, where growth, transformation, and memory become visible through color, surface, and form.
TECHNIQUE
Working on raw, unprimed canvas, I use diluted pigments, acrylics, and oil sticks to build layered surfaces through absorption and accumulation.
Color is embedded into the fabric rather than placed upon it, producing soft transitions, visible traces, and shifting depths. Each work develops through a balance of deliberate intervention and material response.
The process allows structure and spontaneity to coexist, reflecting the evolving relationship between geometry, organic growth, and surface.
© 2026 Sarah Bontempo
WORKS
Geographies of the Living is an ongoing exploration of an ecosystem of forms shaped by the dialogue between organic growth and constructed space.The work develops through three interconnected bodies: Territories, centered on expansion and emergence; Enclosures, focused on structure and habitation; and Constellations, exploring relationships, networks, and coexistence. Together, they form a continuously evolving visual language.
© 2026 Sarah Bontempo
ABOUT
Sarah Bontempo is a French artist living and working in Barcelona.Her practice explores the relationship between painting, material, and constructed form through raw canvas, pigment, and absorption-based processes.Working directly on unprimed cotton, she allows color to penetrate the fabric, creating images that emerge through accumulation, transparency, and material interaction.Recent works investigate organic geometries, shifting territories, and living structures. Suspended between painting and textile presence, each piece develops through a dialogue between intention and material behavior.Through repetition, restraint, and transformation, her work seeks a balance between structure and unpredictability, permanence and change.
© 2026 Sarah Bontempo
COLLECTOR INFORMATION
Original Works
All works are unique original artworks created by Sarah Bontempo. Unless otherwise stated, no reproductions or prints are available.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is documented in the artist's archive.
Signature
All works are signed on the reverse.
Shipping
Each artwork is carefully inspected and packaged by the artist before shipment. Unstretched canvases are shipped rolled in a secure protective tube to ensure the safest possible transportation while preserving the integrity of the artwork.
Stretching & Framing
Rolled canvases can be professionally stretched by a local framer upon arrival according to your preferred presentation.
Artwork Care
To preserve the artwork over time, avoid direct sunlight, excessive humidity and extreme temperatures. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Customs & Taxes
International orders may be subject to customs duties or import taxes. These charges are the responsibility of the collector.
Returns
Due to the unique nature of each original artwork, all sales are final.
© 2026 Sarah Bontempo
CONTACTS
For pricing, details, or acquisition inquiries, please contact directly via email or Instagram.
FULL CATALOGUE — Available Upon Request
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