Gouldian Girls Kathy

Sarah's new series focuses on the endangered Gouldian Finch of the Kimberley. The series of quirky colourful Gouldian Girls have been named after many of the women in her family from great grandmothers to cousins. The series has a sense of community and connection and strength in numbers and she hopes it brings a voice to their plight and the many endangered species being impacted by climate change.

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Originally from the UK, Sarah trained and worked as an illustrator before travelling to Australia in 2002 on a round the world trip. She instantly fell in love with the Kimberley outback, most notably the iconic Boab tree and continues to paint the colourful contemporary landscapes inspired from WA’s North. Her work has a surrealist quality and she sees the Boab representing the feminine spirit and uses the ancient tree to convey emotions, relationships and our connection to nature. Now permanently residing in Perth and a longstanding member of the artist run Robertson Park Artist Studio, Sarah exhibits extensively throughout WA and has work in private collections across the world. Sarah has also seen a return to her former life as an illustrator and has recently illustrated two books with another one planned for later this year.