Sarah's oil paintings hover between figurative and abstraction.
Sarah Bold is an Australian-born landscape painter now living in the Western Isles of Scotland. Her oil paintings explore the boundary between figurative and abstract representations, examining the significant impact of human activity on ecosystems, geology, and climate, particularly in rural environments.
Educational Background
Sarah studied painting at the University of Arts, London and is a graduate of the prestigious Turps Banana Painting Correspondence course. Her ongoing development as an artist includes participation in the Society of Scottish Artists mentor/mentee yearly programme, reflecting her commitment to artistic growth and dialogue.
Recognition and Awards
Sarah's distinctive approach to landscape has earned significant recognition, including the ING Discerning Eye Landscape Prize (2023) and the Jackson's Painting Landscape Prize. Her work has been shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Art Prize and received the Hulabhaig Curator's Purchase Award, establishing her as a notable voice in contemporary Scottish painting.