Bio

Sarah Fairchild

b. 1972, Napoleon, OH

Using diverse materials and techniques to create rich surfaces and depict resplendent habitats, Sarah Fairchild’s dazzling mixed-media landscapes incorporate painting, silkscreen, fabric, crystals, metallic foil, and flocking. Her work reflects a deep concern for the environment, both creating and representing natural forms through a synthetic lens. Drawing on the ancient concept of Anima Mundi, she explores the idea of a world soul and the intrinsic connection between all living things.

Fairchild has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. In 2024, her work was the subject of a solo exhibition, Anima Mundi, at Contemporary Art Matters, Columbus, OH. She was recently included in the exhibition, Printed Textiles, at the Schweinfurth Arts Center, Auburn, NY. Fairchild completed three public projects commissioned by Arts Brookfield, including Bloom at One Liberty Plaza, NYC, and

Cruciferous at the Grace Building, NYC. Recently she produced two print editions with Powerhouse Arts for Haystack Editions, continuing her exploration of printmaking and collaborative processes. Her work has been featured in New American Paintings and Studio Visit Magazine. It is held in public and private collections including The Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio; The Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, Ohio; The State Palace of the Hubei Province, China; and Ohio State University, Wexner Center Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. In 1994, Fairchild earned her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design and is currently represented by Contemporary Art Matters Gallery