About Sarnia de la Maré FRSA

 

Sarnia de la Maré FRSA is a contemporary British artist, author, and musician known for her transmedia work that blends painting, literature, and music, often exploring themes of identity, community, and social activism. She is also a composer and multi-instrumentalist, creating immersive works that combine visual art with original musical scores. Her notable projects include the transmedia sci-fi novel series The Book of Immersion and the initiative Brighton Arts Club, which fostered artistic collaboration and performance.


Key aspects of her work:
Multidisciplinary Practice:
She creates art across various mediums, including painting, writing, performance, and sound, often merging them into single works.

Transmedia Storytelling:
Her work frequently includes multiple components, such as interactive online experiences, music scores, and illustrations, to create immersive narratives.

Thematic Focus:
Her art often delves into themes of human identity, the nature of community, activism, and the celebration of diversity, according to a-n The Artists Information Company.

Community and Social Engagement:
She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and has been involved in projects like the Brighton Arts Club, which aimed to foster social engagement through art.

Evolution of Identity:
She has had several creative identities throughout her career, including "Pasha du Pont," "Pasha du Valentine," and "iServalan," before focusing primarily on her name, Sarnia de la Maré.

Notable Contributions & Initiatives:

The Book of Immersion:
A transmedia sci-fi novel series featuring original music scores and interactive online components.

Brighton Arts Club:
A platform she founded that hosted numerous live events, performances, and exhibitions, contributing to Brighton's art scene.

Tale Teller Club:
A publishing platform dedicated to fostering creative work.

Elderescence:
A "Living Project" that explores creativity, wellness, and vitality in redefining elderhood.