StateMent

Amidst the depths of my creative exploration, I orchestrate a multifaceted tableau, intertwining architecture, sculpture, and painting to animate the essence of my theater. Peering through the modest keyhole, visitors are thrust into a realm where dimensions collapse, where the tangible and the narrative coalesce in a symphony of form and color. Ceramics breathe life into my motley crew of creatures while wood and hardware erect the stage, echoing the drama of ancient amphitheaters, complete with contemporary flying buttresses.

Yet, behind the whimsical facade lies a darker narrative, a visceral confrontation with societal hypocrisies. With each glance through the peephole, viewers confront reflections of their vulnerabilities—shame, guilt, and the unsettling awareness of one's insignificance. The narrow aperture becomes a portal to introspection, a conduit to unearthed truths.

In a world ensnared by the frenetic pace of digital existence, I offer a respite—a moment to pause, to behold truly. Through sardonic wit and biting satire, I lay bare the grotesque theater of class division. The lower class, morphed into pitiful creatures with crimson noses denoting their station, dance upon my stage, their existence a mockery of dignity. Meanwhile, the upper echelons indulge in a bacchanalian frenzy of excess, their opulence a slap in the face of societal equity.

And yet, amidst the somber commentary, a thread of wry humor weaves its way, beckoning the viewer to ponder the absurdity of it all—a nod to the divine comedy of human folly.

"The Puppet's Lament"

In shadows deep, where peepholes shrink,

A theater unfolds on shadows' brink.

With strings unseen and faces veiled,

Their silent sorrows, truth unveiled.

They dance and prance at society's behest,

While above, in revelry, the affluent jest.

With laughter gay and fortunes grand,

The puppets sway beneath their command.

Yet in the gloom, a flicker bright,

A beacon calls through the endless night.

For in this theater, shrouded in blame,

The puppet dreams of breaking free from the game.

Amidst the silence, whispers rise,

Echoes of longing, defying guise.

Through the labyrinth of shadows, they tread,

Seeking liberation from strings well-wed.

So heed the call of shadows' plight,

In this wondrous dance of dark and light.

For within the puppet's silent plea,

Lies the essence of humanity's destiny.

ARTIST BIO

Born in Manhattan, New York, in 2002, Sarah Lorito’s early years contrasted urban chaos and suburban stillness, having relocated to a small town in Bergen County, New Jersey, shortly after her birth. Growing up in a tranquil neighborhood, Sarah often felt a profound disconnect from the pulse of society, finding solace and a deeper connection in the whispers of nature and the escapism of films. As a child, films were a mere diversion, but they soon became a passion as she matured, captivated by the fervent performances and mesmerizing cinematography. This enchantment with cinema ignited her desire to capture and communicate raw emotion through her own artistic endeavors when she moved back to New York in 2021. Painting and sculpture emerged as her chosen mediums, allowing her to express the inexpressible.

In the throes of a socio-economic landscape where the middle class is increasingly squeezed by capitalism's relentless grip, Sarah’s work interrogates the psychological toll of our societal structures. Her art is a poignant critique of the institutions—family, Political, Educational, and State—that purport to uphold societal values while often undermining individual autonomy. Through a lens that is at once despondent and rebellious, Sarah deconstructs these institutions, laying bare their roles in fostering existential dread, conformity, fear, and mental illness.

Sarah recently completed her Master of Fine Arts degree at the New York Academy of Art and had previously studied under renowned artists Joshua Jacobo, Glenn Vilppu, and Iliya Mirochnik. Her work is a darkly inspiring exploration of contemporary theater that incisively challenges societal norms and invites viewers to reflect on the invisible chains of modern life. She offers glimpses into her creative process through her social media platforms, building a narrative that questions and contradicts the status quo.