About
Sara Meredith, an artist going by Smere Tactics, creates bold interdisciplinary artwork including small mixed media accessories, large scale painted relief cut wood panels and prints, and larger immersive art installations that invite exploration.
Curiosity drives her work, and open ended questions play an integral role in that process. Here are a few:
In what ways are we connected that we cannot already see or understand?
How can we restore balance and practice reciprocal relationships with the ecosystems in which we live?
How do we support and care for each other (including all the organisms we share this world with)?
To explore these questions, Sara’s creative research investigates the intersections between ecology, social justice, environmental advocacy, culture and psychology. It’s important that the resulting works create space for open exploration, curiosity, and understanding to take root. Pieces are constructed through a combination of relief cutting, printmaking, risograph printing, painting, drawing, collage, and assemblage using sustainable or repurposed media and materials.
Smere Tactics invites you to activate your fascination by presenting interconnected collections of ideas inspired by wunderkammer (cabinets of curiosity).
Sara was born and raised in rural Wisconsin. After completing her BA in painting from UW- Whitewater in 2004, she moved to Madison where she worked with industrial UV printers for nearly 10 years. In 2015 she left her printing job to be a full-time artist. She has since exhibited in several galleries, markets and small businesses in the Midwest. She has taught a range of art classes for all ages at Arts + Literature Laboratory, Mount Horeb Public Library, Communication, Goodman Community Center ( in collaboration with Community Unity Arts ) and many other local small businesses. She is an advocate for fair wages for artists and helps other artists regularly sell their work at Communication, where she manages the retail shop as a cooperative member.
Sara operates under the name Smere Tactics and maintains her art practice from her home on the Northside of Madison where she lives with her husband and 2 sons.
“Large animals glow. Little animals glow. But if you have enough of them. . . they can have a BIG effect.
from Glow by W. H. Beck”
You've read this far so here's some fun stuff.
I'm a mother of 2 boys, a wife, a friend, a life- long learner
I love science, oddities, antique malls, nature in general with an intense focus on sea creatures. Because of my love, I advocate for ocean health and getting rid of as much plastic as possible.
I have a collection of hats, coats and jackets mostly thrifted. I am in the midst of shifting my wardrobe to all natural clothing because I don't like how synthetic fibers (also plastic) make me smell. If there is such a thing as a super smeller I'm one of them, my aim is to have no smell ( neutral)
I love puns and have been known to be the only one laughing at my jokes.
I hike for exercise and to stay grounded. My favorite podcast is Ologies. There's more... I constantly air my curiosities on social media ( links below) where you can find me to get the latest.