Winsted, CT – CT State Northwestern’s Gallery at Founders Hall will present artist Sarah Short’s latest exhibit Sifted March 3 through April 2. An artist’s talk and reception is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Both the gallery and the reception are free and open to the public.
Short is a mixed-media collage artist from the woods of Rhode Island. With a background as an English teacher, she has a deep connection to books—not just as literature, but as a tactile and visual medium. She prints with vintage wooden type on pages salvaged from discarded books, then transforms these prints into abstract collages, emphasizing shape, white space, and layered textures.
Sifted showcases Short’s use of vintage materials: the aged beauty of old book covers, forgotten ephemera, and letterpress typography repurposed into captivating compositions. Her work invites viewers to look closer, engaging with the layered textures and fragmented narratives that emerge from the remnants of the past.
“I want what was once beautiful to be beautiful again,” Short says. “My works urge you to lean in, see the small details, and remember your past.”
Her work has been exhibited in galleries, licensed as prints, and featured in both print and digital publications. In addition to her studio practice, Short teaches workshops online and in person, sharing her passion for collage and letterpress printing with others.
CT State Northwestern is committed to fostering a vibrant arts community by providing a space for artists to showcase their work and engage with the public. The Gallery at Founders Hall hosts a rotating schedule of exhibitions featuring contemporary artists working in a variety of media.
The Gallery is located on the first floor of Founders Hall, 4 Park Place, Winsted and is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information about the show or gallery contact Deborah.Kline@ctstate.edu.
