Sharon-Covert-Profile

ArtistSharon CovertResidesUnited States
Websitesharoncovert.comMediumDigital Photography
Mixed Media
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Emailsharoncovertphotography@gmail.com
ThemesFairy Tales 
Mysticism
Surrealism
Dark Art
Symbolism
Mythology
Nature
Transcendence
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About the artist

Sharon Covert is a conceptual self-portrait artist and photography teacher/mentor. She teaches photographers to explore and process their emotions and life experiences through self-portraiture and self-expression. Sharon’s goal is for artists to have a creative healing outlet and voice through art and self-exploration. She creates art inspired by Fairytales, Mythology, the Tarot, nature, and all things in the magical realm. You will find hints of these elements threaded throughout her artwork.

Artwork Themes & Subject Matter

Sharon Covert’s captivating self-portraits form a rich tapestry of layered narratives, merging elements of the tangible and intangible. Delving into themes of Fairy Tales, Mysticism, and Surrealism, her work serves as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious realms, creating a dreamlike ambience. Her unique interpretations of Dark Art and Tarot Archetypes serve as potent symbols, guiding viewers on a journey through mysterious landscapes of the mind and spirit.

Drawing from a palette of Symbolism and Mythology, she reimagines timeless narratives in her own distinct voice, putting a new twist on ancient tales. Nature plays a significant role in her work, often serving as the backdrop for her self-portraits, enhancing the sense of transcendence that pervades her creations. Whether through an ethereal dance in the woods or an intimate conversation with an anthropomorphic creature, Sharon’s work invites viewers to delve deeper, uncover hidden meanings, and embark on their own journey of exploration and discovery.

Press

Sharon Covert’s art has been published in several magazines, including The Sun, Click, Adore Noir, SHOTS, Witchology, and F-Stop. Her self-portraiture has been featured in numerous juried art shows and exhibitions worldwide. Sharon is also proud to be a Lensbaby Ambassador.

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Selected Group Exhibitions

2022

Story, A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, Texas, United States

Self Portraits, Decode Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Dreams, Decode Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Dreams and Imaginings, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

2021

The Artist Intervenes, Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States 

Mercy of the Moon, A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, Texas, United States, (Director’s Award)

2020

Art Takes Armory “S/HE PERSISTED…”, Bandit Coffee, New York, NY, United States

41st Annual Juried Exhibition,*Honorable Mention, Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

2019

Altered Realities, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Black/White, A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City

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