artist profile :: Sandra Darling

Tell us about a little about you and what inspires your work?

Through my art work, images rich in layers and textures, I explore all that is intrinsically human and in particular feminine. I think the quote “the present is just a moment passed” sums up our fragile existence and gives a glimpse into the world of what my art work explores.

My influences are first and foremost everything I see, feel and experience, but I’ve always had a great love of the Decorative Arts and Crafts; the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period; the great 20th Century Artists; and I have a great admiration for the artists of the Renaissance period, where images of mythology and flora are in abundance.

My images available as Limited Edition Fine Art Photographic Giclee Art Prints – (archival, printed on Hahnemühle Rag Paper); Art Cards; Blank Greeting Cards; and OOAK Gift Tags.

What are some of your recent achievements, what are you most proud of?

July 2010

Finalist – LAUNCH Clayton Utz Art Award 2010

Image: What the Sea Wants the Sea Shall Have

May 2010

Selected and Published by Avant Card in call for artists program

Image: Muerte’s Tea Party

May 2010

Award Winner – Best Photograph – Digital Manipulation – Immanuel Arts Festival 20-23 May 2010

Image: Vintage Rosa Bloom I

What are you currently working on, is there anything new projects in the

pipelines?

I am currently working on a collaborative project which will see an extension my art to fabric design.

The range of organic cotton based fabrics will be suitable for different applications including;

fashion such as retro inspired creations

home furnishings such as beautiful cushions and upholstery,

fabric accessories such as stylish clutches and totes bags

as well as various types of fabric by the fat quarter!

All enquiries are welcome!

Where can we find you?

Incube8r – Brisbane store.

Handmade Heaven, Old Flour Mill, Ipswich.

Online:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandradarling

http://www.sandradarlingvisualartcreations.com/

http://www.madeit.com.au/SandraDarling

Email:

sandradarlingvisualart@gmail.com