Collection of JEMIMA SARA in a gallery layout

JEMIMA SARA

Jemima Sara is a multidisciplinary artist who incorporates the fluidity of everyday life, mental health and freedom of expression into her practice. Her formal training in Puppetry at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (graduating in 2018) followed by a MFA in Drawing at Camberwell (graduating in 2021) has enriched her drawing practice, allowing her to merge diaristic texts with the figurative. Her practice has evolved to investigate drawing as a form of expression and communication. Driving meaning from the ‘nitty-gritty’ and the day-to-day, her work reflects the tumultuous experience of the mundane existence to ignite conversation as a form of self-therapy or so-called catharsis.



A form of personal outpouring, her illustrative journals are suggestive of wider experiences within both private and public spheres. Scraps of humour provide some relief from the discomfort or awkwardness they may impose.


Jemima Sara also creates site specific interactive artworks for galleries and public spaces, ranging from events to installations. Jemima’s work aims to transform how we perceive our environment. Recently, Jemima Sara is best known for her work surrounding the toilet which has been described as ‘quintessential to her practice,’ (Stir World), often utilising text and design to serve her concept and enhance visitor interaction. Her work has been described as passionate (FAD world), Breaking traditions (Stir world), and making meaning from the ‘nitty-gritty’ (Create Magazine).


Jemima’s recent exhibitions include ‘Catalogue’ (November 2022-January 2023, Galería F&deO, Madrid), The Crossover Project (September 2022, Edward Bulmer / The London Design Festival, London), ‘DON’T FLUSH IT DOWN’ installation (July-August 2022, The Royal Exchange, London) and 'I'VE LOST MY FAITH IN THIS CRAP' (May 2022) and 'My mind is a toilet' (October 2021, CRATE Gallery).

ARTWORKS

EXHIBITIONS

GROUP EXHIBITION: LIMINAL SALON II

26 October - 23 November 2024

JEMIMA SARA: THE TOILET

1th March - 10th June 2023

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Education:
MA Fine Art - Camberwell College, University of the Arts London (2020/21)

BA Puppetry: Design and Performance - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London (2015/18)


Solo Exhibitions:
February - March 2024 - SEE WHAT LOVE St George's Church, UK
May 2023 - Margate Art Box, Margate

March - June 2023 - 'The Toilet', Liminal Gallery - The Cupboard, Margate, UK

May 2022 - 'I'VE LOST MY FAITH IN THIS CRAP', CRATE Gallery, Margate, UK

January - March 2022 - 'Revealing: not a lot', Little Swift, Margate, UK

October 2021 - 'My mind is a toilet', CRATE Gallery, Margate, UK

December - February 2020 - 165 Draycott Avenue, London, UK

September 2020 - 'Rest', Miller Harris, Hong Kong

June 2019 - 'Anxiety & Butterfly', Old Brompton Road, London, UK

April - September 2019 'Recovery', Miller Harris Canary Wharf, London, UK

September 2017 - 'Martini Ladies', The Square Gallery, London, UK


Group Exhibitions:
December 2023 - Salon, Liminal Gallery, Margate, UK

April 2023 - 'Because - reprise', Dorothy Circus Gallery, London, UK

March 2023 - 'Because', Dorothy Circus Gallery, Rome, IT

December 2022 - January 2023 - 'Catalogue', F&deO Gallery, Madrid, Spain

September 2022 - Green Grads, LDF Samsung, London, UK

September 2022 - The Crossover Project x Edward Bulmer, LDF, London, UK

June - July 2022 - The Crossover Project, Royal Exchange, London, UK

March 2022 - ADONIS, The Margate School, Margate, UK

December 2021 - 'It's a Wrap' at Laurent Delaye Gallery, Ramsgate, UK

September 2021 - Camberwell MA Fine Art Graduate Showcase x South London Gallery, London, UK

August 2021 - 'SHIJ-ZY', Camberwell, London, UK

May 2021 - 'Acedia' Purslane Gallery, UK

April - May 2021 - 'The Postal Project', Camberwell, London, UK



Awards and Residencies:
May 2023 - Print Club London Artist in Residence

March 2022 - The Todi Tower

2021-2022 - Creative Business Accelerator with Google for Startups x UAL


Talks:
June 2022 - 'Using Humour within Art' at Central Saint Martins, UAL

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