Sarah Schneider – week 1 – a loaf rising in the sun

July 4, 2016

Hi, my name is Sarah Schneider. I’m an artist based in the US.

The first week here at Sasso has been lovely. I have spent most of my time drawing out on the patio, walking down to the lake, learning to bake bread, and watching the Euro Cup with my fellow artists.

Today is Independence Day in America. In celebration of this, I cooked American style pancakes for everyone and I think they enjoyed it.

The project I’m working on during the residency consists of a series of drawings that will culminate in an artist book, or act as sketches for future paintings. These drawings, so far, are inspired by architecture, flora, weather, and forms found in the local environment.

Additionally, I’m collecting sound recordings- but I’m still unsure what will become of them or how they will be presented.

I’m looking forward to the rest of my time here, as my project develops and I continue to enjoy the experience of being in S. Nazzaro.