Sarah graduated in Graphic Design from Wolverhampton Polytechnic and has an MA in Sequential Design and Illustration from Brighton University.

She taught in Colleges for 30 years in Brighton and Haywards Heath and now works from her studio in Rodmell, East Sussex.

Sarah’s collages utilise elements from her collections. And whilst some pieces refer to memory – family, work and play, her main interest is in mid 20th century technology; typewriters, radios, cameras and record players are her primary sources of inspiration. Her original pieces are assemblages constructed from disused vintage packaging, old board games, records, stationary, plastic tokens and mathematical instruments which are then photographed and produced as digital prints.

Aiming to reproduce the essence of the machine and using her vast collection of source materials, she combines materials and surfaces. Juxtaposition, patina and contrast play a major part in her work, she constantly re-works and distorts, experimenting with colour, surface, fragments and left overs.

She is drawn to the worn and torn, the imperfections and irregularities are what appeal to her. As a departure from her design roots she sometimes readdresses notions of form and function to develop abstract collage compositions.

Sarah is inspired by visiting exhibitions and researching connections between artists. Sarah’s working practice changes every day. Keeping up with her ideas is her greatest challenge but there is one constant; design is paramount.