Contemporary Collective Studio by DegreeArt.com was founded in 2006 to champion and further the careers of promising artists, many of whom the gallery has managed since graduation. The core mission of the Directors is to support talented artists and empower them to continue making and developing through the critical early years of their careers.
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Sarah Emily Porter
3rd March - 25th May 2025
Following her virtual residency with us in September 2020, we are excited to have Sarah join us in person at the Art Yard Studio. From March to May 2025, Sarah will be showcasing her signature paintings, alongside her sculptural and design works, with a focus on dynamic collaborations and hands-on engagement.
Through the creation of innovative painting tools that pour and tilt paint at various angles, Sarah emphasises the act of creation as important as the finished piece. Viewing her completed paintings as byproducts of a dynamic, performative process, Sarah plans to use this opportunity to publicly showcase this often overlooked aspect of her practice, typically hidden behind closed doors. To further foster community engagement, Sarah will invite hotel guests and community members to participate in the co-curation of a poured painting, following her signature technique.
Sarah will also work alongside the hotel restaurant’s chef to design a creative dessert inspired by the colour, form and processes that encompass her practice. Additionally, Sarah will represent Bankside Hotel at this year’s London Craft Week, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process and the chance to join special workshops and discussions. Through these experiences, Sarah hopes to spark meaningful conversations about the role of art in society and the value of creative exchange.