Sarah Hart celebrates ‘lucky 13’ years of printing in Taos with an art sale and party
IT’S HARD FOR SARAH HART to believe that it has been over a decade since she moved back to Taos to open Hart Print Shop – a one-woman operation offering handmade silkscreen and graphic design services. To celebrate 13 years of printing in Taos, Hart is hosting a 3-day Anniversary Show (and party) at Revolt Gallery Friday-Sunday (May 13-15).
Hart is perhaps best-known for her handmade show posters, screen printed on the back side of recycled/ repurposed beer, cereal and frozen pizza boxes. Many locals boast large collections of Hart’s prints that they have managed to snag from various bulletin boards around town.
“I think it’s good to check in with yourself, to see what you’ve done, to see where you’ve come from. I wanted to ask myself, ‘Am I still in love with this art form?’” said Hart. “Printmaking is so gratifying for me, because I enjoy the whole process.”
Along with Hart Print Shop, she owns Ennui Gallery on Bent Street, a cooperative gallery featuring a wide assortment of art, clothing and accessories, plus a nice vinyl record bin. Hart has also been very active in promoting the arts in Taos.
The number 13 was Hart’s mother, Marty’s, lucky number. She collected the 13 prints of all of Hart’s work. Since her passing in 2011, Hart has continued to find ways to celebrate her mother’s support. “It’s hard to not have her love, support and guidance, but I know she would be proud. This is a way to celebrate my hard work and to honor her on lucky day, Friday 13.”
The 13-year anniversary show at
Sarah Hart in the studio.
the Revolt Gallery will feature a retrospective of Hart’s work, including virtually all of the show posters she has created throughout the years. She will also unveil new pieces, including fine-art prints, hand-printed apparel and accessories, and a new collection of work inspired by good luck, bad luck and superstitions. Learn more about Sarah Hart and Hart Print Shop online at hartprintshop.com.