Transformation , 2020
12 x 16 in (h x w)
acrylic on wood

A lotus flower, finds sanctuary in the muck below the waters. When the lotus flower blooms, the petals have a wax coating to prevent the dirt from weighing down its petals, revealing how much stronger the flower truly is despite the obstacles. Comparing to being in a dark place for some time, dirt becomes familiar and reaching towards the light can be intimidating. But the feeling of coming out of a dark place to better days of healing is a feeling like no other.

Other works by Sarah Carroll

Gentle Reminders , 2021
10 x 8 in (h x w)
Digital
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Things Are Not Always What They Seem
6 x 5 in (h x w)
Digital on Procreate
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
May 5th , 2020
10 x 8 in (h x w)
acrylic on wood
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Anxiety Swoon , 2020
8.5 x 11 in (h x w)
Digital
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Sinking Feeling , 2020
16 x 12 in (h x w)
acrylic on wood
Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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