a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, earned her BFA with a concentration in painting from the University of Mississippi. Today, she calls Durham, North Carolina, home, where she works as an illustrator and graphic designer.

In her meticulously crafted scenes, Sarah aspires to weave countless narratives, both past and future, reimagining personal histories and projecting new possibilities. Her art serves as a portal to explore the intricacies of existence, often delving into the shadows that shape the human experience.

Drawing from her personal experiences and the vibrant tapestry of Louisiana and Central Mississippi, Sarah's art is imbued with a sense of place and culture. Her imagery reflects the rich landscapes, diverse histories, and unique stories that have shaped her perspective.

EDUCATION
2016 Bachelor of Fine Art, Painting, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

PRINT PUBLICATIONS
2021 3x3, Magazine of Contemporary Illustration: International Illustration Annual No. 18, NY

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Black Velvet, Killer Queen Wine Bar + Weird Producitons, Durham, NC
2023 Dollyweird: Celebrating All Things Dolly Parton, PS37, Durham, NC
2021 Speeding Up, Slowing Down:The Practice of ‘Feminine’ Artmaking, Kunstraum, Brooklyn, NY
2019 BFA Painting Alumni Show, Gallery 130, Oxford, MS
2018 DIY Show, Gartland House, Nashville, TN
2015 15th Annual Postcard Exchange: Heroine, Gallery 181, Ames, IA
2015 Fresh Paint: Painting the Mississippi Landscape, Southside Gallery,
Oxford, MS

JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2020 Surreal Salon 12, Baton Rouge Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
(juried by Dan Quintana)
2019 The 9: Muses and the Art of Passion, R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA
2016 Student Summer Exhibition, Gallery 130, Oxford, MS
(juried by Jill Hutton-Foote)
2015 Student Summer Exhibition, Gallery 130, Oxford, MS
(juried by Michael Williams)

For commissions or other info, please contact my UK agent rep skye@roarartists.com or me directly at sarahrainold@gmail.com