Mixed media is coming to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens with their newly announced artist in residence Sarah Nguyen. Using a technique reminiscent of Jewish paper cutting — the traditional artwork created by cutting figures into paper — Sarah creates both abstract and recognizable forms with paper and fiber as her medium. In step with Cheekwood, Sarah’s art often includes flora and fauna. Sarah has traveled the world in residences as a visiting artist or instructor. Her work has taken her to Serbia, Bulgaria, Japan, and France, as well as the United States. Her art has been included in museum exhibitions as well as at festivals.

The Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence series is an initiative focused on bringing innovative, dynamic and intriguing artists to the city of Nashville. The residency enables artists to create and exhibit site-specific works at Cheekwood, while allowing for the opportunity to interact with staff, visitors, and the larger community. The program provides living arrangements for the artist during the residency.

The residency will culminate with an exhibition within the museum’s temporary exhibition space on view from November 18, 2023, through January 7, 2024.