Meet Carolina Sardi | Visual Artist / Sculptor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Carolina Sardi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Carolina, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I’ve been doing art since I was a kid. My first elementary school teacher told my mom to send me to art school; I was always drawing while in class. I started art school when I
was 10 years old. I did my first metal sculpture when I was 16.
Sculpture was a challenging media, so I decided to pursue that path.
I grew up going into construction sites with my dad, who is an engineer, and when I
wanted to do sculptures out of steel, my father gave me a welding machine… I had a
supporting family, and my mother encouraged me to do what makes me happy.
It was then natural to me to follow an artistic career; it seemed a logical direction to
keep making my art. I knew that maybe it will not be an easy path, but the reward of
living your life doing what you like to do most is priceless.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I work mainly with steel and aluminum and my sculptures and installations have an organic sensibility that reflects my interest in the basic interactions of life and the deep
connections between every component of the universe. The reference to natural
shapes, geometry and the use of positive and negative spaces are my response to a
search of a balance between opposites. Through my sculptures, wall installations, and
suspended or free-standing artworks, I strive to evoke a sense of harmony and balance,
inviting viewers to pause, reflect and contemplate.
I like to work with a particular space in mind, and since I am familiar with industrial
processes and fabrication, I can design, execute and install artworks that are suitable
for public spaces. My work can be adapted to different architectural and functional uses;
and I always like to work with the design teams on how my work can be applied to a
particular space.
I was born in Argentina, and I was educated at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata
(Buenos Aires, Argentina). I moved to Miami, and I first took a studio space at the South
Florida Art Center in Miami Beach. Later on, I moved my studio to the Little Haiti
neighborhood in Miami. I have participated in multiple solo and group exhibitions, and
my work can be found in private, public and corporate collections in the United States,
Europe, Africa and Latin America.
My journey has been a fruitful one and I learned a lot along the way. I am a firm believer
that determination, discipline and hard work are factors that will eventually pay off and
that will carry you towards the realization of your dreams.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my friends stay in Miami Beach, I’ll suggest an early morning long walk or a bicycle ride along the ocean promenade, jump in the sea, hang out at the beach and take a
walking tour to look at the Art Deco architecture. While in Miami Beach I love to have a
good breakfast or brunch at The Setai, visit the Wolfsonian FIU or the Bass Museum
and stop by the Botanical Garden. Then cross the bridges that connect Miami Beach to
Miami.
I like to visit different neighborhoods in Miami: Design District, Little Haiti, Little River,
Allapattah and Wynwood. The Design District is a great place to look at the architecture,
visit high-end stores and enjoy public art. While at the District, visit the Institute of Contemporary
Art for great art exhibitions.
Perez Art Museum Miami on the bayfront is a great space with incredible views to the
bay, the seaport and the bridges that connect the continent to the island of Miami Beach.
You can see great exhibitions, shop for unique gifts and stop at the museum’s restaurant.
Wynwood is the center for street art, murals, restaurants and bars, but I also like the
raw charm of Allapattah, visit the Rubell Collection and have lunch or dinner at
Hometown Barbecue.
Little Haiti, Little River and Allapattah have many art galleries like Pan American Art
Projects, Nina Johnson, Mindy Solomon and Primary Projects, among others.
I always like to invite my friends to my studio in Little Haiti, where we can enjoy a
relaxed afternoon and get out for more fun around the neighborhood: visit Laundromat
Art Space to see artist studios, see the murals on the shops and walls, stop by Fiorito
for Argentinean food or by Boia de! to enjoy a Michelin star meal.
To take a day off Miami, my favorite place to go is the Everglades National Park. You
can enter by different areas, take the tram tour or bike at Shark Valley, pay a visit to the
Miccosukee Village; take a boat tour at the Flamingo Center to see the wildlife; drive
and walk the different stops along the way and enjoy the natural beauty of a unique
ecosystem. I try to go there every winter, there is always something new to discover there.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I like to dedicate a shout out to my parents, they always encouraged me to follow my dreams, and they supported me while pursuing my career. I also like to thank my early
teachers in Argentina, who nurtured my curiosity and discipline in the arts. Fellow artists
and friends who share ideas, process, and passion. Their presence feeds my own
growth. Fabricators, installers, and assistants, who help me to translate ideas into reality with
skill and care. Finally, my mentors in the arts for their inspiration and the collectors,
galleries and curators that believe in my work and keep accompanying in my journey.

Website: www.carolinasardi.com

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Image Credits
Jaime Piña Evelyn Sosa