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Sarah Dolby

The White Rabbit

2015
80 x 50 cm
oil on aluminium
sold

In this interpretation of the famous character from Alice in Wonderland the figure represents the fluidity of time. She is caught in the moment with her gaze toward the future while being surrounded by change. The objects that are both woven into her hat and surrounding her are from my own collection of locally gathered mementos.

Sophia's Lament

2008
oil on canvas
80 x 100 cm
sold

2012
100 cm x 85 cm
oil on linen
sold

ʻSnow gooseʼ is another interpretation of a princess but a slightly more specific one drawing from the ʼ12 Dancing Princessʼsʼ she is the youngest of the sisters and the only one who questions the ethics of what they are doing to the prince's.

2015
70 x 55 cm
oil on linen

This painting was part of a group show in at Corey Helford Gallery in LA called 'Between Worlds'

The Expectant SeamStress

2008
70 x 70 cm
oil on canvas
sold

I painted this during a time in my life where friends and family members were starting families. I was part of many converstations about what it meant to be a mother. The woman in this painting is surrounded by holy cards depicting various ideas and imagery evoked by these conversations.

2008
65 x 50 cm
oil on canvas
sold

This painting is about when I was eleven and realised that my childhood was soon to be behind me.

2012
70 cm x 55 cm
oil on linen
sold

The fox is the fairy godmother type helping the young girl on her journey within the liminal space of a forest.

2016
85 x 55 cm
oil on aluminium
sold

Despite her perceived fragility she embodies inner strength and with each mark made on her surface she reminds herself of who she is.

Ophelia's Choice

2008
40 x 40 cm
oil on canvas
sold

A young girl at the brink of a decision – behind her the spirits of the forest are rising. Inspired by the story of Ophelia and the many depictions of her in both art and literature.

2016

This piece was part of a small works show in Melbourne at Beinart Gallery.

2007
40 x 35 cm
oil on canvas

2016
oil on aluminium
60 x 80 cm
sold

2012
100 cm x 85 cm
oil on linen
sold

With ʻQueen Beeʼ I wanted to portray the central character in most fairy stories - the quietly strong princess or young girl embarking on a journey.

2011
65 x 45
oil on canvas
sold

2012
100 cm x 85 cm
oil on linen
sold

ʻSpindleʼ represents a wicked character - she is an aging beauty refusing to grow old, afraid of death, rejection and loss of power. Her fear transpires into obsession and control of those around her.

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