Sahara Longe is an oil painter who was born and is currently based in London, UK. Classically trained as a painter, Longe’s works nod on Old Masters’ subject matters as well as their methods. She approaches a canvas with all the training and discipline from painting and drawing live figures, while reinventing the identities of the prominent figures in central positions of power to reflect not only her personal background but the contemporary world.
Her works are sympathetic as the figures are engaged with familiar social settings and interactions of street and party scenes, yet they are slightly at distance because of the elegant and austere positioning.
Using a soft touch and rich bright colors, Longe is able to capture the attention of an audience and transport them to a place of recognition and longing. The flat color blocking is enhanced by the simple and purposeful brush strokes. Longe is able to take phenomena within nature and human interaction and make it more beautiful.
Longe’s solo exhibition at Timothy Taylor Gallery, New Shapes, opened on June 2nd and runs through July 8th, 2023. This is her first solo exhibition with the gallery.
