In 2023, Sara Carter’s works explored the pure ecstasy and joy of creative expression, moving through different emotional frequencies that arrive at the same ecstatic state. Parties and Parades channels the high-energy joy of celebration, while Silent evokes connection through stillness and presence. Other works suggest dreamlike wonder, deep emotional resonance, and a sense of sacred playfulness. Together, these paintings reflect a wide spectrum of joy, exuberance, and quiet, while remaining deeply personal.