"The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful"

Germs as Art

In a time where few want to think about germs, much less consider their inherent beauty, molecular biologist Dr. Sara SchesserBartra is on a mission to re-introduce all types of microscopic beings to people through her art, but in a much less contagious way.

Currently running at ArtServe in its Bienes Gallery through December 30, her solo exhibit entitled “Microbes: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful” depicts an artistic interpretation of the many types of micro-organismsDr. SchesserBartra has seen and learned aboutduring her career as a scientist at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

About the artist

South Florida based visual artist Sara Celinda Schesser Bartra considers herself a citizen of the world. Sara grew up and lived as an adult in many different countries in South America and Europe. She has embraced the culture of those countries and speaks their languages. Sara is a self-taught artist who comes from a family of numerous professions, among them many established artists from whom she drew inspiration since childhood. As an emerging artist, Sara has participated in national and international workshops and exhibits.
Dr. Schesser Bartra holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and Microbiology and often incorporates science and the microbial world in her creations. She believes that microbes are beautiful and that it is important to forge a deeper public understanding and awareness of science. Her work is in private collections around the world. Sara is an artist in residence at Zero Empty Spaces in Fort Lauderdale and is a member of Art Serve and Broward Art Guild where she participates regularly in juried exhibits.

Lvly Art by Sara

Explore My Work

Welcome to my portfolio. From experimental passion projects to commissioned work for clients. I’ve had the opportunity to create a variety of pieces. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy building strong relationships along the way. Explore some of my past and present work below, and contact me directly to learn more.

The Microbial World

We live in a microbial world.We are surrounded by microbes: they are in the air, soil, water, and in our bodies. They are the smallest and most powerful organisms on our planet and essential for life.We know very little about them, but we can learn so much from them.They are important for our health, our lives and all life on our planet. When you look really close into these microscopic organisms,a new world is revealed to you. A world that is still there for you to discover.It is more beautiful and spectacular than you could have ever imagined. My passion for science and art meets in this body of work. I create pieces that represent and interpret the microbial world using oil, acrylics and mix media. The result are compelling pieces that are fun but also convey a message.

Florals

The beauty of flowers is undeniable and they appeal to our senses. I love flowers and love painting them in different styles.

Abstract

Contemporary Art

Abstract art is art that does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, communicating instead through lines, shapes, colors. Here I created some pieces that convey the concept of abstract art but others do not. Those are instead a combination of abstract and surrealism.

Sea and land

The ocean is a continuous body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. It is the the planet’s largest habitat. It harvest a tremendous biodiversity. Both the macroorganisms and the microorganisms in the ocean environment help to maintain life on earth. This group of work represent the oceans and its creatures.

Florida

South Florida offers an unique combination of geological history, climate, geography, and environmental forces that made the ecosystem an important reservoir of landscape, community, and species diversity. This body of work highlights some of those.