Sarah Palmer

Sarah tells stories of people in uncomfortable situations. When you look at her characters with their anxious eyes and distorted bodies you can feel what they feel.

Sarah’s genius is in shifting our perceptions. Every time you look at one of her works you see something new. Something you hadn’t noticed before: a glint in the eyes, the subtle position of a hand, a hidden animal, an incongruous colour. Every time you look at one of Sarah’s works you can imagine a different story.

Sarah’s style is unique. Her stories and characters are in the tradition of German Expressionism but her presentation is tempered by the bright colours and whimsical icons of Latin American Magic Realism. This makes Sarah’s art both challenging and beautiful

Sarah was well known in Western Ontario’s art scene before moving to Eastern Ontario in 2021. She’s had three solo shows and won awards in several juried exhibitions since moving to Belleville.

After you’ve seen Sarah’s painting, drawings and sketches, please click on the ARTICLES button to read more about her and her art.