Commercial photographer and photographic artist, based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Australia
Sara is a photographic artist and commercial photographer based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. They are passionate about exploring identity and the impact of systems on the individual as well as making meaning through the photographic medium and creating connections.
Utilising their previous experiences as a social worker (Sara holds a BA of Social Work (Hons First Class)), Sara aims to engage and understand people within their environment and engage in political commentary outside of the constraints of the NGO and Government sectors.
Sara's commercial practice spans portraiture, fashion, install and exhibition documentation, event documentation, artwork archival and interiors. They are currently working as a freelance commercial photographer.
Sara was both the winner of the inaugural Northern Territory Art Award in 2024 as well as a finalist in the Alice Prize 2024. Their work is held in private collections around so called Australia.
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AWARDS
Winner | Northern Territory Art Award | Darwin Visual Arts | Garramilla/Darwin | 2024
Finalist | The Alice Prize | Araluen Arts Centre | Mparntwe/Alice Springs |2024
Central Australian Digital Art Prize | RAFT Artspace | Mparntwe/Alice Springs | 2023
Shortlisted | Documentary Category | The Australian Photography Awards | 2023
Finalist | Iris Award | Perth Centre for Photography | 2023
Shortlisted | Emerging Artist Category | The Australian Photography Awards | 2022
PUBLICATIONS
Peppermint Magazine | December 2024
Vogue Australia | October 2024
The Design Files | 2024: https://thedesignfiles.net/news/dulcie-sharp-laundry-gallery
Journal of Australian Ceramics | July 2023
Emerging Works | The Annual Issue | Capture Magazine Publication | Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
Journal of Australian Ceramics | November 2022
Galah Press Magazine | Issue 5 | 2022
The Design Files | 2022: https://thedesignfiles.net/2022/02/art-zak-tilley
Hunter & Folk | 2023: https://www.hunterandfolk.com/journal/zak-tilley
EXHIBITIONS & RESIDENCIES
Observations on Surveillance | Solo Exhibition | Women's Museum of Australia | Mparntwe/Alice Springs | 2024
Cellblock Artist Studio Residency | Women's Museum of Australia | Mparntwe/Alice Springs | October 2023 - April 2024
Pest Control | The Lofty's Group Exhibition | Watch This Space ARI | Mparntwe/Alice Springs | 2023
Plating Project | Watch This Space ARI | Group Exhibition | Mparntwe/Alice Springs | 2023
Hillvale Photo Trophy | Hillvale Galley | Group Exhibition | Naarm/Melbourne | 2023
CCP Salon Award | Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) | Group Exhibition | Naarm/Melbourne | 2022
Zenith, Yarra Sculpture Gallery | Group Exhibition | Naarm/Melbourne | 2021
It's Still Life | Geelong Artspace | Group Exhibition | Geelong |2021
CCP Salon Award | CCP | Group Exhibition | Naarm/Melbourne | 2020
Raggaty Fringe Festival | Raggaty Fringe | Group Exhibition | Mparntwe/Alice springs | 2019
Tra Gli Spazi (In Between Spaces) | Solo Exhibition | Balkon Art Incubator | Naarm/Melbourne | 2018