An Invasion that Comes Slowly
Recycled upholstery fabric, oil and household paints.
60 by 80cm
This explosive painting is based on a photograph taken in Tilgate park. This area was part of the ancient Worth forest but now an invaluable recreational area for the local community. Sarah took her young family to the park and woodland throughout their childhood to see the changing seasons. The photograph was taken in early Autumn, the Acers were vibrant red and their leaves created a sea of leaves spreading outwards which contrasts with the evergreens behind. The title of this piece was a quote taken from ‘Downpour’ by Penelope Shuttle.
To create the canvas Sarah used 1920s bed linen, 1960s dress fabric, 1990s curtain fabric and 2010 Ikea fabric. This collage of fabrics from different ages and the way you can see different layers of the paint and fabric makes this painting a documentation of the passing of time. As layers of paint are revealed or painted over the viewer can see how the painting has evolved. Sarah has used sand paper, scratching and washing away the painted surface to reveal different stages of the process.
Recycled upholstery fabric, oil and household paints.
60 by 80cm
This explosive painting is based on a photograph taken in Tilgate park. This area was part of the ancient Worth forest but now an invaluable recreational area for the local community. Sarah took her young family to the park and woodland throughout their childhood to see the changing seasons. The photograph was taken in early Autumn, the Acers were vibrant red and their leaves created a sea of leaves spreading outwards which contrasts with the evergreens behind. The title of this piece was a quote taken from ‘Downpour’ by Penelope Shuttle.
To create the canvas Sarah used 1920s bed linen, 1960s dress fabric, 1990s curtain fabric and 2010 Ikea fabric. This collage of fabrics from different ages and the way you can see different layers of the paint and fabric makes this painting a documentation of the passing of time. As layers of paint are revealed or painted over the viewer can see how the painting has evolved. Sarah has used sand paper, scratching and washing away the painted surface to reveal different stages of the process.
Recycled upholstery fabric, oil and household paints.
60 by 80cm
This explosive painting is based on a photograph taken in Tilgate park. This area was part of the ancient Worth forest but now an invaluable recreational area for the local community. Sarah took her young family to the park and woodland throughout their childhood to see the changing seasons. The photograph was taken in early Autumn, the Acers were vibrant red and their leaves created a sea of leaves spreading outwards which contrasts with the evergreens behind. The title of this piece was a quote taken from ‘Downpour’ by Penelope Shuttle.
To create the canvas Sarah used 1920s bed linen, 1960s dress fabric, 1990s curtain fabric and 2010 Ikea fabric. This collage of fabrics from different ages and the way you can see different layers of the paint and fabric makes this painting a documentation of the passing of time. As layers of paint are revealed or painted over the viewer can see how the painting has evolved. Sarah has used sand paper, scratching and washing away the painted surface to reveal different stages of the process.