Sarah Barnett has always had a passion for all things 'art and creating". Her passion started

at school which led to her completing a Media arts degree in which she majored in painting,

Upon graduating she was employed as a painter on various movie sets, allowing her to

travel and work overseas

Sarah works predominantly with Resene acrylics but also enjoys experimenting with different

mediums, including ink, spray paints and gold leaf. She has developed a style that is ever

changing and organic. It is a beautiful mixture of movement, texture and colour, which

creates depth and provokes emotion all while telling a story.

Sarah is inspired by her natural surroundings, current thoughts and feelings, but also delves

into past experiences/memories and imagined settings to help create her visions.

1 love the whole process of creating, allowing the paint to flow and take on a life of its own.

Feeling absorbed creates a beautiful escapism. I want to promote joy and engage in

conversations with people who not only view my work but find themselves on a similar

journey through connection. Painting gives me a sense of hope and reassurance, which is

so important these days...I truly hope that shines through.' Sarah Barnett.

Sarah has enjoyed much success through both solo and group exhibitions Including the

Auckland Art show, Fo Guang Art salon and most recently was invited to exhibit in the Craig's Aspiring Art prize exhibition.