A Review of “This Ballet Has No Plot” by Sarah Chang

Absolutely elegant. Those are the words to describe this zine by Sarah Chang. As a member of the Sequential Artists Workshop Sarah has produced such a beautiful piece of art in her zine entitled, “This ballet has no plot.” Her zine tells a story of George Balanchine as a member of “The Imperial Ballet School” during the time of the Russian Revolution. It tells a story of the ballet entitled, “Serenade,” that carries with it themes of pain, loss & renewal. As a ballet often gently moves the emotions of one gently, so Chang’s artistry does as one is carried from one panel to the next. Her zine carries with it themes of beauty, a desire for freedom and for basic needs to be met while art is being produced. Her 2.5” x 2.5” (when completely folded) contains a story of 24 panels with beautiful ink and watercolor.