Sarah Ann Davies Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
I'm an artist based in the North East of England, working in a variety of media including painting, drawing and collage. As a person living with long-term mental health difficulties as well as being a carer and having an active Christian faith, my art is informed by my personal experiences as well as being a vital form of self care.
My work explores themes of balance, contrast and connection, using abstract forms and lines. Regular creative time has been vital for my wellbeing in recent years, helping to process difficult emotions or simply allowing me some playful escapism. My mixed media pieces reflect the apparent opposites that co-exist in daily life: order and chaos, joy and pain, faith and uncertainty. I enjoy creating patterns and using methodical, repetitive processes together with more spontaneous and intuitive marks.
