Artist Statement
Sara Davies lives on the edge of the Peak District in England but continually feels drawn to being in Scotland, maybe because of her family’s Scottish heritage, and visits often. She has always been a creative using visual arts and the written word to express her relationship with the natural world. She enjoys immersing herself in nature by wild swimming and walking, and making art outdoors as often as possible.
Her latest artworks use mixed media applied to various papers including Indian recycled handmade paper. Her work is often a response to the sea and other bodies of water which is reflected in her palette.
Islands, which sometimes feature in her paintings, offer a continuous source of fascination for her. Sara’s work was recently chosen for an exhibition by Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield.
Two of her paintings were also selected for publication in the Scottish Centre for Geopoetics journal Straviag#16.
Sara is a member of the community ‘Scottish Centre For Geopoetics’ and is thrilled to have joined the Art and Nature Collective.
Artist Bio
Sara studied for an Advanced Visual Arts certificate with Nottingham University in her 20’s and has remained interested in learning and trying out new techniques ever since by enrolling on many workshops and courses. She has also studied Art Therapy with Sheffield University.
Her work as a trainer in horticulture with adults with autism and complex mental health issues allows her to spend plenty of time outdoors. She is also involved in art sessions with the people she works with.
From her home studio and also when painting en plain air she uses art as a way to record, remember and evoke a sense of place. Work is regularly shown on her Instagram account.
