S A R C O, an Australian contemporary artist and designer based in the Southern Highlands of NSW, is drawn to the raw beauty and fragility of nature…
Through her thick textural oil paintings, she captures the character of the ever-changing landscape with a gestural and expressive approach.
With each brushstroke and mark made, S A R C O seeks to disclose the essence of the environment, exposing its intricate details and the way light travels over its surfaces.
“As an artist, I am constantly enthralled by the fleeting nuances of light as it traverses over a landscape.”
– S A R C O
With a skilled hand and a bold palette knife, Sarco expressively reveals the raw energy and attributes of the natural environment, her pieces are a testament to her deep connection with the land evoking a sense of truth and authenticity.
The use of a single colour, meticulously selected from the site itself, allows for light to act as S A R C O’s ultimate collaborator, casting shadows and creating subtle tonal variations that add depth and dimension to her pieces.
Her process is a constant play between control and spontaneity, resulting in a compelling body of work that celebrates the power and vulnerability of the natural world.
Sarco is deeply connected to the vast and diverse landscapes of the Southern Highlands, Illawarra, Byron Hinterland and South Coast of New South Wales.
Her work invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the environment reminding us of its preciousness, inspiring others to protect and preserve it for generations to come.
S C A P E unveils a glimpse of four of S A R C O ‘s proposed 2026 exhibitions including S T H N depicting waterfalls and mountain ranges in the Southern Highlands, the H I N T series explores the Byron Bay hinterland through light and texture, while T I D E 2 R I V R is a visual journey from the Illawarra to the South Coast and up the Shoalhaven river, M O N T a body of work derived from the European ski fields inspired by resort maps evolving from a recent commission.