Sarana Haeata‘s work offers insightful social commentary that is raw and beautiful. It is rooted in a desire to build a better world and is bold and honest in its pursuit.
Sarana, and her talented partner and husband Tom Lee, comprise the Creative Design Studio Aslan Ruby. They are kind and active artists with a young family, adventurous spirit, and deep empathy.
There is vulnerability in Sarana’s “Postcards from Home.” Her vibrant, hand-painted scenes make us long for a sip of tea, the sound of crickets, and the texture of good paper. Like all of her work, these postcards are more than just beautiful objects: they are stories that invite us to a dialogue with art and ourselves.
Sarana’s signature storytelling gave the Honey Badges’ collection its witty edge and Meta Angels their wings. Celebrities and Web 3 collectors alike are among her many fans.
Her 63 Patron Saints is one of the most exciting collectives I have seen. It honors women and non-binary people elevating them, and their daily experiences, to sainthood. Each hand drawn 1/1 in the collection is iconic. It captures essential truths in our society and celebrates them artistically.
Sarana doesn’t just take her existing work and mint it; she creates with her community. Recently, she auctioned an opportunity for one of her fans to be portrayed as a Patron Saint and included in the collection.
Sarana, Tom, and Aslan Ruby represent the best of Web 3: extraordinary artwork, exceptional storytelling, and authentic experiences that make a better and more inclusive world. I had the pleasure to speak with her recently and have included the interview below.
A Life of Wonder 
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