Sara Hagale on the nuanced art of capturing facial expression
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Sara Hagale on the nuanced art of capturing facial expression
"I think relatability can be a byproduct of making work based on the human experience,"
"however, I think it's dangerous for the end goal to be relatability."
"She's me,"
"I have no idea how I actually look when I respond, but I know how I feel,"
Sara captures specific, unfiltered emotions and translates them into simple illustrations that resonate widely. Relatability appears as a byproduct of basing work on shared human experience rather than a deliberate goal. A tiny recurring character functions as a condensed, distilled depiction of Sara, separate yet reflective of internal responses. Sara gauges expression through gut feeling rather than visual self-observation. When humanoid figures are insufficient, animals populate scenes to convey tone and scenario. The work emphasizes small, mundane moments that carry emotional weight and warmth, such as the piece Bug saves you a seat.
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