SARAH AFFLECK
MEET THE ARTIST…
The most startling quality of Sarah Affleck’s handweaving is her use of colour. Her palette comes filtered through the Australian lens of her upbringing. As a well-travelled expat, Sarah’s work often explores themes of identity, place, and belonging. Through the stories behind her work, she seeks to bring awareness to global and local environmental issues. Sarah uses natural fibres exclusively including wool, cotton and industrial waste silk. These form the foundation of sustainability in her practice.
Sarah discovered weaving while based in Finland. She felt immediately connected with the creative yet technical craft. After completing the Handweavers Diploma through London handweavers studio in 2021. Sarah moved to Scotland and established her label Loimi and Ko.
Sarah has exhibited her work in group exhibitions throughout the UK and Europe. Through her workshop program Weaving with Kompany she hopes to share her love for the craft of weaving with other creative enthusiasts.