Whizbang Curios & Provisions

Artist’s Statement: Sara Whizbanger | Mixed-Media Collage Artist

My work explores the mystical and fantastic while deeply engaging with contemporary social, political, and cultural issues. I delve into diverse subjects, from social media addiction to death, dying, and bereavement, feminism, popular culture, civil rights, intimate relationships, and the mysteries of life.

Across my various mediums—mixed-media collage, jewelry, culinary creations, and street art photography—I bring a unique perspective on the human experience. My collage art consistently employs a distinct methodological approach by incorporating various materials. Found objects, paper scraps, photographs, magazine/book images, graveyard dirt, oils and herbs from spells, coins, and acrylic paints all find their way into these pieces, allowing the subject matter to dictate the materials used. My jewelry, including earrings and necklaces, extends these themes into wearable art. My original culinary creations serve as an edible expression of my artistic vision, transforming food into a lived experience. By combining street art photography with radical affirmations, I work to reflect on and connect intersections of contemporary culture and collective action.