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Nick Sardo’s practice centers around a uniquely satirical take on the idea of the divine, drawing parallels between deeply personal intimacy and universal truths. His work shows singular figures that inhabit the roles of idol and worshipper, created from accidental selfies, blurred memory, and imagined objects. Though these figures are always alone, some loom over the viewer, powerful and smirking, while others shrivel and whimper. They are simultaneously uncomfortable and demanding of your attention, evoking themes of both isolation and redemption. At the core, there is always a “self” to his figures, a mysterious past you can’t put your finger on but know is there. Sardo holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, and lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA.
