Caitlin Sweet, Art in Public Places

Saratoga Springs Visitor's Center

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

October 2nd-30th, 2026

Artist Statement 

My work in this collection explores the emotional connection between people and the natural world, particularly the sense of stillness, peace and solitude that can be found outdoors. I am drawn to landscapes not simply for their beauty, but for the feelings they evoke. Peace, reflection, nostalgia, freedom, and quiet.

For me, an outdoor space can become an emotional retreat. A sunset, a quiet beaten path, or a still pond can provide a momentary separation from the noise and pressures of everyday life. These paintings explore that pause, the space between where we have been and where we are going.

The horse imagery within this collection extends that idea of solitude and connection. Their presence within the landscape represents a quieter form of companionship—one that does not require conversation or explanation. They exist within the same peaceful spaces as the viewer, offering a sense of freedom, grounding, and presence.

Through this body of work, I hope to communicate the restorative potential of simply being somewhere quiet. My paintings invite the viewer to slow down and enter these spaces for a moment, to breathe, reflect, and perhaps find a little peace of their own.