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Sara Winfield is an abstract artist based in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her work explores the complexities of being a woman, focusing on the emotional landscapes that define female existence. Through large-scale abstract paintings, Winfield uses a mix of acrylics, oils, and oil sticks, layering found materials such as paper, gravel, sawdust, and sand to create textured, tactile surfaces reflecting the rawness of her subject matter.

Her process is an exploration of contrasts, where harmonious tones meet bold, unexpected colours and rough, chaotic textures give way to moments of calm. Winfield’s work speaks to the realities of life, the tension between the demands placed on women and their desire for freedom and carefreeness. With each piece, she invites the viewer to witness a reflection of her inner emotional world, navigating the beauty and struggle of being a woman and mother.

“For me, colour has always been a kind of language. Certain tones arrive in my work almost without permission, and they often uncover feelings I didn’t know I had, or that I didn’t want to say out loud. My paintings are where I work through those things, the push and pull of being a woman, the demands of motherhood, the longing for freedom. I build them up with layers of paint, oils, scraps of paper, even sand or gravel, until they feel textured and raw enough to hold what I’m trying to express. My work is a deeply personal summary of how I interpret being a woman and what it means to carry heavy thoughts. It’s a place where I find both release and recognition.” - Sara Winfield