Twenty-four-year-old Zoe Sauvé is more than just flesh and bone. She is a highly accomplished technician.  Her line quality is Mary Cassatt proficient.  Her color choices exemplify an acute understanding of the formal principles of art, color theory and synergy.  I am blown away by the detailed power, as well as its emotional dynamic expressed in these paintings.

Am I biased because she was one of my art students once upon a time?  I’d love to take credit for the small part I played in presenting this emerging figurative artist to the world.

Not biased, no.  I both envy and admire Zoe Sauvé’s ability to bare her soul, to be such a brave and authentic artist.  In these life-sized self portraits, Zoe insists we look at her raw yet vibrant image.  She sketches herself in front of a mirror then proceeds to find any available work surface to paint on – repurposed plywood or random size canvas.

I forgot to ask her how she’d transported them to the gallery.  Maybe a truck?

Art in the Atrium is located in City Hall Atrium, 201 E. Washington Street in downtown Syracuse, New York (13202) next to The Fish Friar.

The opening reception was today.  There is one more day to view the work, as this venue has been doing micro pop-up events.  You can still see the show by visiting tomorrow, Sunday, October 5, 2025.  They will be open noon – 6:00 PM.

Bravo, Zoe!  I am so proud of you! <3