Artist Statement

On a base level, an object is purely an arrangement of materials for a functional or aesthetic use. It may begin as this, however as soon as it is owned, it develops an empathetic, symbiotic relationship with its owner which waxes and wanes over time. The objects a person brings with them, and the domestic rituals performed with them, is often what makes their space feel like home.

My work combines drawing, traditional techniques and screen print to examine the relationship people have with their spaces and their chosen objects. I see the home as a site of performance, and seek to question and capture the intricacies of domestic life, the rituals of home, and the balance between control and comfort often present in these spaces. I use these inspirations to create portraits and still life scenes.

My work is bright and celebratory, with a focus on colour and composition.
I question depth, with an aim to strike a balance of uncanny perspective. I enjoy depicting still life and portraiture with a contemporary outlook, with the aim of presenting a relatable, 'lived in' experience. The practice is informed by artists such as David Hockney, Lisa Brice and Tim Mara, and I am drawn to narrative storytelling as seen in traditional Dutch Masters as well as Georgian and Regency portraiture.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Exhibitions

MORE, OXO Gallery, London, 2017
Illustration Afloat, Barge Fiodra, London, 2018
Dark Yellow Dot Presents: Printed, Genesis Cinema, London, 2020
Two Fold, Southwark Park Gallery, London, 2023
RCA2023, Truman Brewery, London, 2023
The Turner House Open Exhibition, The Turner House, Penarth, 2023
Clifford Chance Postgraduate Printmaking in London, Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf, London, 2023

Publications

BETWEEN the LINES, Issue 1, 2020
The Old Bureau, Issue 2, 2020
ARTHOLE MAGAZINE, Issue 8, 2020

RCA 2023 Profile

Contact

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Sarah Vines

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Sarah Vines is an emerging Artist primarily working in the medium of screenprint.

Sarah was born and lives in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. She studied her Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Oxford Brookes University, before going on to study a BA in Illustration and Animation at Kingston University.

Sarah completed her MA in Print at the Royal College of Art in 2023.

Sarah has exhibited across the UK and has been featured in several publications.

Sarah works as a professional Creative Designer. To see a PDF portfolio of her commercial work, please contact her via email.