More Garbage than Fis
Sarah Schneiderman from Glastonbury, Connecticut, is the featured artist at the Cheshire Public Library at 104 Main Street in Cheshire, CT, from July 2 through July 30, 2025. Her exhibit, “More Garbage Than Fish,” showcases assemblages made from trash that depict the fish she encountered while scuba diving. The artist is hosting a reception on Monday, July 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The show and reception are free and open to the public.
Ms. Schneiderman explains what influenced this series: “I started diving in 2013 after retiring from my corporate career. I fell in love with the creatures found in the ocean and learned that coral reefs are dying and water temperatures are rising. Having previously created art using found objects and trash, I continued this theme by making representational artwork of the fish I’ve seen while diving. These pieces reveal both the beauty and the sometimes haunting aspects of sea life. Beneath the surface beauty, I address the overwhelming presence of trash, particularly in our oceans, through the use of found and recycled materials. This includes everyday debris, and items people have given me such as bead and button collections, produce bags, and piano parts.”
The exhibit also offers information on how to reduce our plastic consumption.
Cheshire Public Library is located at 104 Main Street, Cheshire, CT. The library is open:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM