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About Sarah Bale
Biography
After studying textile design at Chelsea School of Art, I worked as a textile designer, producing surface pattern designs and artwork for a number of clients. In 2016, I gained a First Class Honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Suffolk. I have continued my studies with the Royal Drawing School, London.
Artist Statement
Films and literature are a rich source of inspiration and an important part of my research when starting a piece of work. Ink, acrylic, pens, pencils and pastels are all mediums I use when making my pictures. Old photographs are often my starting point. The final artwork is infused with elements of people, places or a mood captured in a photographic image or a film.
2020 Portraits for NHS heroes painting highlighted on the Google Arts and Culture exhibition.
2020 Three works selected for the The ING Discerning Eye exhibition. The work Arabella was used on the official invitation to the exhibition.
Artist Statement
Films and literature are a rich source of inspiration and an important part of my research when starting a piece of work. Ink, acrylic, pens, pencils and pastels are all mediums I use when making my pictures. Old photographs are often my starting point. The final artwork is infused with elements of people, places or a mood captured in a photographic image or a film.
2020 Portraits for NHS heroes painting highlighted on the Google Arts and Culture exhibition.
2020 Three works selected for the The ING Discerning Eye exhibition. The work Arabella was used on the official invitation to the exhibition.
Biography
After studying textile design at Chelsea School of Art, I worked as a textile designer, producing surface pattern designs and artwork for a number of clients. In 2016, I gained a First Class Honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Suffolk. I have continued my studies with the Royal Drawing School, London.
Artist Statement
Films and literature are a rich source of inspiration and an important part of my research when starting a piece of work. Ink, acrylic, pens, pencils and pastels are all mediums I use when making my pictures. Old photographs are often my starting point. The final artwork is infused with elements of people, places or a mood captured in a photographic image or a film.
2020 Portraits for NHS heroes painting highlighted on the Google Arts and Culture exhibition.
2020 Three works selected for the The ING Discerning Eye exhibition. The work Arabella was used on the official invitation to the exhibition.
Artist Statement
Films and literature are a rich source of inspiration and an important part of my research when starting a piece of work. Ink, acrylic, pens, pencils and pastels are all mediums I use when making my pictures. Old photographs are often my starting point. The final artwork is infused with elements of people, places or a mood captured in a photographic image or a film.
2020 Portraits for NHS heroes painting highlighted on the Google Arts and Culture exhibition.
2020 Three works selected for the The ING Discerning Eye exhibition. The work Arabella was used on the official invitation to the exhibition.
Education
2010 - 2016
University of Suffolk
1986 - 1988
Chelsea School of Art
Education
2010 - 2016
University of Suffolk
1986 - 1988
Chelsea School of Art
Upcoming events
- Event:
- Summer Contemporary 2026
- Dates:
- 25 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- Venue:
- The Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.
- Summer Contemporary is a five-week visual art exhibition that celebrates artworks in a variety of mediums and disciplines.
Events
Upcoming events
- Event:
- Summer Contemporary 2026
- Dates:
- 25 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- Venue:
- The Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.
- Summer Contemporary is a five-week visual art exhibition that celebrates artworks in a variety of mediums and disciplines.
