SARAH E SHAW
(SES)
UPCOMING EVENTS
13/09/2024 - 22/09/2024
Sydenham Arts Trail, Anna Lovely Summer Open Show -The Lovely Gallery, Sydenham
23/09/2024 - 27/09/2024
The Waves - Stanley Arts Centre, South Norwood
Sarah E Shaw (Ses)
Artist Statement
Sarah E Shaw (b. 1994) is a self-taught artist based in South-East London working in a range of mediums including painting, drawing and photography. She utilises a fusion of abstraction and figuration to express narratives and emotions that are complex and often metaphysical.
Central to her exploration is the concept of ‘mindscapes’; abstract compositions that emerged as a form of artistic escape and introspection. These mindscapes, alongside her depictions of natural phenomena such as storms, sunsets, and rippling water, reflect her ongoing fascination with the natural world and the inner landscapes of the mind.
Sarah views her art as a tool for personal healing and growth, using it to navigate and treat her own struggles with depression. Additionally, she seeks to document the changing landscape, capturing moments of transformation and evolution as they unfold.
Journals
In her journals for each series of paintings, Sarah reflects on her artistic practice, weaving together relevant historical and scientific research to deepen understanding of the creative process.
Nightingale Hospital Commission
Visualising Venus
Mindscapes - Art & Therapy
Photo Journal
Full Face - £411.75 (Venus LIV)
(2024)
Colour chemigram on Fuji Crystal archive paper
20 x 25 cm
Between heartbeats
(2022)
Watercolour and gouache on paper
40 x 55 cm