Hazelhurst Art on Paper 2019

I am delighted to be a finalist in the 2019 Hazelhurst Art on Paper Prize at Hazelhurst Arts Centre (Gymea, Sydney). The exhibition continues at Hazelhurst Arts Centre until 17 Nov 2019.

“Biomorphic Dissolve” is a work on paper contrasting gesture, intuitive process and labour intensive lyrical geometry. My practice focuses on deconstructing geometric stereotypes and exploring spatial relationships within the confines of the picture plane. Pattern and matrices are superimposed and embedded so that no one element dominates - a prime formal strategy underpinned by research undertaken in India, Iran and Southern Spain. 

 Sept 2019

Biomorphic Dissolve

Commended Finalist in Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2017

The 2017 Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award was judged by Denise Mimmocchi, Senior Curator, Australian Art, Art Gallery of NSW. The judge commented that she “found truly exceptional the commended works of Sarah Mufford for Biomorphic.

So thrilled to be selected as as first time finalist in this award which is held every two years (since 2001), the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award is a significant national exhibition that aims to elevate the status of works on paper while supporting and promoting artists working with this medium.

Catalogue: https://issuu.com/hazelhurstregionalgallery/docs/hazelhurst_art_on_paper_award_2017

Neon Summer/ Neon Local

Glasshouse Neon Summer exhibition, 1 December 2017 - 4 February 2018

So thrilled to be invited by Glasshouse Regional Gallery curator Niomi Sands to exhibit as part of the Summer Festival in Port Macquarie.

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery exploded with a vibrant exhibition of contemporary art from local, national and international artists for the Neon Summer Festival.
Neon Summer featured works by Kate Rohde, Troy Emery, Reuben Paterson, Simone Rosenbauer and JP Willis.
Neon Local showcased the work of local Mid North Coast artists... Sarah Mufford, Adam Murray, Ainslie Ivin-Smith and Claire Johnson.

Catalogue: https://issuu.com/glasshouseportmacquarie/docs/gallery2017_18_whatsonsummer_final_

Sarah Mufford: Neon Local Glasshouse Regional Gallery

Winner Highly Commended, 2017 Banyule Award for Works on Paper : Ebb + Flow

So chuffed to announce that Arabesque has won the Highly Commended prize in the 2017 Banyule Award for Work on Paper. Originally exhibited in the solo exhibition Lotfollah at Liverpool St Gallery Project Space in East Sydney, 2016.

Arabesque

Finalist 2016 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), Grafton Regional Gallery

Sarah Mufford is pleased to announce that her artwork Lotfollah has been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), Grafton Regional Gallery. October 28- 10 December 2016The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) is the Grafton Regional Gallery’s biennial flagship art prize, promoting innovation and excellence in contemporary Australian drawing.

Established in 1988, JADA provides an exclusive opportunity for artists to explore the medium of drawing while allowing the Gallery to collect a unique and impressive collection of contemporary Australian drawings.

Touring to Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery, Bundaberg Regional Gallery, Gympie Regional Gallery, Redland Regional Gallery, Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Warwick Art Gallery, New England regional Art Museum. throughout 2017 and 2018

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/grafton/inside-the-minds-of-the-2016-jada-finalists/news-story/a995e0949a572557f47b4a95d1317f65

Sarah Mufford Lotfollah 2016

Pigmented ink, india ink, graphite, and polymer gesso on Arches

Framed size 135 x 115cm

Artist Statement

I recently spent three months in Iran, Southern Spain and India exploring Islamic and pre-Islamic art and architecture concentrating on systems of geometric and biomorphic patterns developed in the regions.  Lotfollah forms part of a series of works on paper completed on my return. This continues my interest in pattern systems juxtaposing intuitive processes of staining and mark making in ink with hard-edged geometry using the grid and circle as a basic unit of pattern construction.  

August 2016