Sarah Gordon

‘Magical Animals’ Statement

The inspiration for this series really started during lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic when our everyday experiences shrunk to only our immediate surroundings. Daily walks to our neighborhood beach with my children involved ‘social interactions’ with any animals that we came across – from the smallest slugs to seagulls and deer. Each of them was given personalities and names, which became magical companions that gave us pure moments of joy in our tiny pandemic world.

‘Magical Animals’ is a playful expression of human connection to the animal and natural world. It is an exploration of the many human characteristics that we attribute when interacting with animals and how we may see our own faults and virtues reflected in our natural environment. Each painting was created in a mostly intuitive way that probably mirrors a little bit of myself in that moment.

About: Sarah is a British artist and textile designer working from her coastal home studio on Bainbridge Island, WA. She is known for her curious, contemporary artwork that brings together seaweed and coral with botanicals, insects, birds and other natural elements. Her bold incorporation of contrasting colour and mark making is influenced by the simplicity of abstract art and combined with her love for quirky antique botanical illustrations creating a unique view into nature. Sarah’s illustrative work has been featured in a major contemporary art show at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. The most recent fashion and home clients/collaborations include Banjanan, Kate Hudson’s collection HAPPYxNATURE, Kingdom Home Design, Figo Fabrics, Evermade UK, Chivasso Home Decor and Lily and Rose Swimwear/Hap Istanbul.

To access Sarah’s HUMAN/ANIMAL viewing room, click here.