ARTist/ PAINTER
Studio | Colorado
Manchester-born artist Sarah Winkler has lived in a diverse array of countries, from the lush landscapes of Malawi to the rugged terrains of Norway. These experiences in some of the world’s most stunning geological environments have profoundly influenced her artistic vision. Now based in Colorado, Winkler’s studio is perched at an altitude of 9,000 feet, where she crafts her signature contemporary mountainscapes. Her unique approach blends her formal education in Studio Art and Earth Science from William Paterson University, using crushed minerals and natural pigments to create textured, layered works that evoke the majesty and mystery of the natural world. Winkler’s art is characterized by its collage aesthetic, where she meticulously assembles fragments of the landscape to form cohesive and striking compositions. Her innovative techniques have earned her a place in prestigious collections, including the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas and over 100 other prominent collections worldwide. Her work is not only visually captivating but also rich in geological and environmental significance, reflecting her deep connection to the earth and its processes. Represented by galleries in both the US and Canada, Winkler has participated in numerous high-profile exhibitions, including those at the Bakersfield Museum of Art and Art Aspen. Her talent and unique perspective have also led to her involvement in the US Department of State's Art in Embassies program, where her work is displayed in diplomatic settings around the world, promoting cultural exchange through art. Recognized as one of the top rising female painters by ARTSY, Winkler’s work continues to garner critical acclaim. In addition to her gallery exhibitions, Winkler’s art has been featured in a variety of publications, further cementing her reputation as a leading contemporary artist. She has also been spotlighted in the documentary 'Moment' by Making Art Films, which delves into her creative process and the inspiration behind her work. As she continues to explore the intersection of art and earth science, Sarah Winkler remains a dynamic force in the art world, captivating audiences with her ability to transform geological elements into breathtaking works of art.
Winkler’s clients include Maker’s Mark Whiskey in Kentucky, Vail Health in Vail, CO, The Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, Royal Caribbean in Oslo, Norway and Barcelona Spain, Amazon HQ in Washington, The Hotel Oberland in Switzerland. Her work has been featured in TIMES UK, Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Mountain Living, Dwell, BYTE 15, American Art Collector, SW Contemporary, New American Paintings, Dwell, Alpine Modern, LUXE, Vail Valley. The artist is the subject the documentary short, 'Moment' by Making Art Films. Her work is represented in galleries in the US and Canada.
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS (SELECTED)
*Exhibition catalogue published.
2026 - Solo - Exhibition, Foster/White Gallery, Seattle, WA
2026 - Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, KS (Museum)
2025 - Solo - Whistler Contemporary Gallery, Whistler, BC
*2025 - Desert Modern - Vail International Gallery, Vail, CO
2025 - Down River - Visions West Contemporary, Livingston, MT
2023 - Edge of The Wild, Foster/White Gallery, Seattle, WA
*2023 - Peak Perspective, Vail International Gallery, Vail, CO
2022 - Scenes of Summer, ARTSY, New York, NY
2022 - Uplifted, Gallery MAR, Park City, UT
2022 - Chasing Starlight, Eclipses & Rainbows, Visions West Contemporary, Denver, CO
2022 - Montana Landscape, Visions West Contemporary, Bozeman, MT
*2022 - Heart of The Mountain, Vail International Gallery, Vail, CO
2021 - Mountain Glow, Gallery MAR, Park City, UT
2021 - Dreams About The West, Owen Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM
2020 - All Mountain, Gallery MAR, Park City, UT
2020 - Land of the Glacier, Visions West Contemporary, Denver, CO
2020 - Reflections in Winter, MiXX Atelier, Telluride, CO
2019 - Monumental Duality, K Contemporary, Denver, CO
2019 - Stratification: MiXX Atelier, Telluride, CO
2019 - Sedimentary, Foster / White Gallery, Seattle, WA
*2019-2023 - Art in Embassies. US Dept. of State. US Ambassador’s Residence, US Embassy, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
2018 - Exploration, A Survey of Recent Works, K Contemporary, CO
2018 - Luminous Mountainous, K Contemporary, Denver, CO
2017 - Altered Landscapes, Space Gallery, Denver, CO
2017 - Past / Present, Gallery MAR, Park City, UT
2016 - Abstracted Landscapes: Four World Views, Space Gallery, Denver
2016 - Formations, Constructed Landscape, Helikon Gallery, Denver, CO
2011 - Golden Contours, San Luis Obispo Art Museum, San Luis Obispo, CA (Museum)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS (selected)
2026 - Icons for a New West - Rose Frederick Project Space at Gallery 1261, Denver, CO
2024 - Air, Foster / White Gallery, Seattle, WA
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 - Mountain Standard Time, Visions West Contemporary, Denver & Montana
2024 - Water, Foster / White Gallery, Seattle, WA
2023 - After The Gold Rush, Western Gallery. Austin, TX
2022 - Fire, Foster / White Gallery, Seattle, WA
2022 - I Love the West and The West Loves Me, Visions West Contemporary, Denver, CO
2022 - Earth, Foster / White Gallery, Seattle, WA
2021 - Wildflowers, Gallery MAR, Park City, UT
2019 - Response, Colorado Governor’s Residence. Denver, CO
2019 - Art of the State, Arvada Center, Colorado
2018 - Open Space: The Finite Frontier, Curtis Center, CO
ART FAIRS
2023 - Seattle Art Fair with Foster/White Gallery. Seattle, WA
2020 - Jackson Hole Fine Art Fair with K Contemporary. Jackson, WY
2019 - ART ASPEN with K Contemporary. Aspen, CO
2019 - LA ART SHOW with K Contemporary. Los Angeles, CA
ART COLLECTIONS (SELECTED)
Makers Mark Distillery, Louisville, KY, Imagery Winery, Sonoma, CA, Royal Carribbean, Oslo, Norway and Barcelona, Spain, Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, NV, Hilton West Palm Beach, FL , Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT, Montage, Deer Valley, Park City, UT, One Empire Pass, Park City, UT, Mountain Shadows Resort, Paradise Valley, AZ, The Phoenician, Paradise Valley, AZ, The SLO Hotel, San Luis Obispo, CA , San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, Chevron HQ, San Ramon, CA, Albemarle Corporation, Kings Mountain, NC & Charlotte, NC, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA, Vail Health Hospital, Vail, CO, Catalyst HTI, Denver, CO , Newmont Mining Corp. Denver, CO, Morrison & Foerster Law Office, Denver, CO, Ritz Carlton, Denver, Squaw Valley Resort, CA, Lodge Tower, Vail Village, Vail, CO, Amazon HQ, Bellingham, WA, Montefiore Einstein Medical Center, Labor and Delivery, Bronx, NYC (Upcoming), Hotel Oberland, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland (upcoming)
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS (selected)
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS (selected)
