49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, is a place that brings art, music, and community together with great food and drink in an ambiance inspired by the traditional European coffeehouse.
View and Purchase ArtworkSarah Matthews and Barg at 49 West
Now exhibiting at 49 West through October 2025
Sarah Matthews Bio
Sarah Matthews’ work reflects her commitment to exploring the complex issues of race, equality, and gender, while shedding light on social injustice. Through her layered prints and artist books, she documents the struggles of breaking through societal barriers. As an African-American, Mrs. Matthews has experienced firsthand the impact of negative media images that portray her community as inferior. Through her art, she aims to challenge these stereotypes and empower her audience to recognize the beauty, intelligence, and importance of all individuals, regardless of race.
Sarah Matthews is a highly skilled printmaker and book artist with a background in art and business. She holds an MA in Art & the Book from the Corcoran College of Arts and Design at George Washington University, an MBA with a Marketing Concentration, and a BS in Sociology from Bowie State University. Her works have been exhibited internationally and are part of prestigious collections at institutions such as the National Museum of African American History & Culture Library, Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, George Washington University’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Mrs. Matthews is also a dedicated educator, teaching Artist Books at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and bookbinding and printmaking classes at various art centers and platforms.
Barg’s Bio
Barg, a painter and illustrator, creates work that aims to reveal the subtle stories embedded in people, nature, and diverse cultures. His art is defined by a minimalist sensibility, which strips away complexity to present ideas in their purest form. Utilizing simple, organic shapes and bold, contrasting colors, his pieces are designed to foster contemplation and introspection in the viewer. His work has been exhibited at the Target Gallery in Alexandria, the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, and 49 West in Annapolis. He lives and works in Maryland.
The “Soul Lines” show explores the profound power of the line to convey immense meaning and emotion. This exhibition delves into the beautiful, invisible threads that connect us: to one another, to the natural world, and to our truest selves.
Their work is on display at 49 West located at 49 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401. Open daily.
